Can reflexology help with IBS?

[Ste D (YNWA)]

My mother has had IBS for some time now and we were wondering if reflexology would help.

 

[Xeelee Bo??s]

Dear Jos,

Yes I believe it does help. When I was doing my training I had a client who suffered IBS on and off for about a decade. During the 12 course weekly treatments their IBS symptoms greatly improved to the extent that some of the symptomsvanished. Unfortunately as soon as the treatments stopped the symptoms returned but I think this was because they ignored my lifestyle advice which I believe was the root cause of most of their IBS systoms. So I would give it a go.

 

[teacup]

That's great news, thanks for the info Akashall.

 

[xwdgzlyw]

In my own experience very much so. I used to be an IBS sufferer, but since studying reflexology and having treatments myself I almost never have any symptoms any more. I had a case study person with IBS when I was studing reflexology, and her bowel calmed down considerably over the course of the treatment. I hope your mum gets some relief from her symptoms, as I know what a miserable thing IBS can be.

 

[Guy Who Brushes His Teeth]

Hello Jos

I would highly recommend that your Mumhas some reflexology to assist her overcome the effects of IBS. I have been practicing for a long time and have treated many many people with IBS. I use Gentle Touch Reflexology and so I can only answer for that, but know that all reflexology can be helpful. I would expect your Mum to be able to tell what effects it is having after about three treatments. I find that it varies in the number of treatments required but after three, your Mum should know how she is doing. IBS is always worse with any stress and so it would be good to find a practitioner with some experience in supporting people with stress and treating clients with IBS. I suggest that you or your Mum telephone ahead for an appointment and ask to speak to the practitioner. You canthen find out about their level of experience and qualification. (Some people have done very detailed and thorough courses, and some have done quite basic courses.) I see really good results regularly and so thoroughly endorse the recommendation to use professional Reflexology for her care and improvement.
Best wishes
Sue