Reflex for hyperactive child

[Pompal 09.]

Hi, I'm doing a case study on my son in reflexology and his only presenting 'disorder' is hyperactivity. He can't sit still for a second and is often litterally climbing the walls. I was thinking maybe a course of short (one of the bigger problems is getting him to stay still for long enough) treatments before bed with loadsa relaxation techniques may help, but I am unsure which reflexes to work on during the treatment. I am guessing balancing the pituitary and adrenals to reduce the ammount of adrenaline being produced, maybe working the brain and spinal reflex to sooth the nervous system, chest and lungs to encourage deep relaxed breathing and solar plexus. Is this a good place to start or am I way off track??? I would be soooooo greatful to anyone with any advice or thoughts on the subject. If I am way off, I would be very open to critisism as it would prevent me from talking out of my backside and making a complete idiot of myself when it comes to writing the thing up!


Thanks
Vicky xx

 

[Alec]

Hi Vicky,

Sounds like a great idea - I would have thought if you can plot the progress of getting him to settle and provide some sort of treatment and record his progress will be great.

The benefits he will get and working together will be wonderful for you both. I would have just started with touching the feet and seeing what areas you are drawn to, see how long he is able to sit still for - perhaps get him to do a little deep breathing whilst holding the solar plexus - trust your instincts.

Record everything - and where can you go wrong?
If you can describe his hyperactivity in the write up - you may find that working on different areas have different effects on his behaviour.
A case study it prove you have an understanding of what you are doing not a test. It should help you recognise areas symptoms recording it and for the tutor to understand your level.

Good Luck
Liz

 

[Khun Bob]

Hello,
Perhaps try using a teddy...and get him to press the points on the teddys feet as your doing them...

 

[Mr. E]

Thankyou, I think I just need a confidence boost, someone to tell me I'm not making it up as I go along and that I do actually have some knowlege of what I am doing . Guess I'm wobbling at the moment! The teddy is a good idea, although it really is a struggle getting him to concentrate on anything for more than a few minutes, still worth a try! I will start tomorrow before bed and in the end if he doesn't like it then maybe reflex is not for him at the moment, wish me luck.
Vicky xx

 

[Greengirl#1]

Hey Vicky...you sound like your spot on...try not to worry....its about the intention as well.
You could always perhaps try the treatment in the day time...? see if it makes a different...
Reflexology is so good for children anyway....all three of mine....love it....
http://www.familiesonline.co.uk/article/articleview/96/1/8/
Rachelx

 

[skerhooro]

Oh..just a thought...what about having music on....or singing?
something calm.....soothing etc...