Using reflexology treatments for relief of PMS symptoms

Women suffering from premenstrual syndrome (PMS) can now turn to reflexology to relieve them of the physical, psychological, and emotional symptoms associated with their menstrual cycles. According to a study conducted to determine whether reflexology therapy can significantly reduce premenstrual symptoms, researchers found a statistically significant reduction of PMS symptoms among women who received reflexology therapy compared to placebo treatment.

 
The study, which was among the first to provide scientific evidence on the benefits of reflexology, randomly assigned 35 women suffering from PMS symptoms to one of two groups: the active group, given hand, ear, or foot reflexology; and the placebo group, given fake reflexology. Each group received treatments over an 8-week period and was monitored for 6 months before, during and after treatments. Findings suggest that throughout the 8-week treatment period, those in the active group experienced a 46% reduction of PMS symptoms, compared to only 19% in the placebo group. Furthermore, a 42% relief from PMS symptoms also persisted in the active group 8 weeks after receiving treatments.

 
The study therefore shows clear evidence that reflexology, given through an 8-week period, significantly reduces PMS symptoms among women. More importantly however, it should also be noted that unlike hormone altering drugs and other medications, reflexology does not produce unwanted side-effects, hence providing an effective alternative treatment for PMS relief.

 
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