There are, as we all know, many traditional types of rehabilitation from a sports injury. There are also many complimentary ways to add to your recovery and to build back your strength. One of these methods is called reflexology and it's a type of massage where pressure is applied to specific areas of the feet. The idea is that there are reflex points all along the foot that relate directly to points in other areas of the body.
A trained reflexologist will put pressure on various parts of the foot to cause reactions in other areas of the body. This treatment, which has been used for thousands of years, looks at the body as a whole and they see the feet as representative of the entire body.
Reflexology doesn't claim that it's going to cure all ailments; rather it's a supplementary treatment that can be used in addition to others. It has been shown to be successful with migraines, breathing problems, hormone imbalances, sinus problems, digestive issues, circulation problems, back pains and stress. Certainly, it's worth a try for those who have been injured and can work nicely in combination with other therapies.
