Reflexology and Fibromyalgia

[Bill23]

Hi I have recently qualified as a reflexologist and one of my new clients suffers from fibromyalgia. Has anyone any tips or experience with working with this/success etc?

All help would be appreciated.
Thanks

 

[lera]

Hi
I have a couple of clients with Fibro, do you know if she is medicated or not, some people can be highly sensitive so a gentle shortened first session would be my initial advice if they are not medicated and having discomfort, if they are medicated and feeling ok then a normal session would be ok especially if they have tried therapy before and know the effect it can have, please ensure they drink plenty of water and explain some of the side effects in case a healing crisis occurs....

Hugs
T
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ps welcome to HP

 

[Mera Souhait]

Hi Tigerbee

Thanks for your advice. I saw my client on Friday and did a fairly light session which she said was much less painful than she expected it to be. She is on steroids for asthma and has been for over 20 years but tried to reduce these which is when the fibro started to get much more painful. This was also, I think, around the time she was widowed. She is very lively but in a protective, hiding her pain kind of way if that makes sense so I am hoping that reflex will really benefit her! I did advise her to drink water and explained all about a healing crisis but she said she doesnt like water - so I shall see if she did drink any this week......

Sky x

 

[Shuzhan]

Hi Sky
I always give my new clients an advice sheet, i dont log all the side effects you could get as that could put them off but mention, tiredness, buzz of energy, increased bowel/urine movements, hot and cold sensations and always to give me a call if they are worried about anything......

As a rule I always give my clients a glass of water when they walk through the door...im quite a big girl so maybe they dont like to argue!!!!!!

fruit juice, diluted squash anything is better than nothing.....also try and avoid tap water if you can.

Hugs
T
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