Treating a stroke patient

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Has anybody got experience of treating a mild stroke sufferer with Reflexology. I am thinking of doing lots of brain and spine during the treatment but wondering how often to advise having the sessions. Any help gratefully received.
Thanks
Jackie

 

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I treated a client who had had a recent stroke a little while ago. They came to me as they were having trouble sleeping as the stroke had caused them quite a lot of stress and changes to their life.

If the stroke has affected one side of their body and they have reduced sensations, I would use lighter pressure on that side. Reflexology and massage can really help in the rehabilitation of stroke patients. My clients physio/occupational health worker advised they saught massage and/or reflexology. They said that as long as it wasn't vigourous circulatory massage then it would be very beneficial.

Definitly work the spine and head as you've already mentioned and I would also work the circulatory, heart, head, adrenals, neck, and pituitary. I'd also be inclined to work all of the zones on the side that was affected too.

Check what meds they are on now too - if they are on blood thinners, use lighter pressure.

 

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Hi Lavandula
Thank you for your reply, you gave me a bit more confidence about doing the treatment.
When the lady came I massaged her arm, started off lightly but she actually asked me to do Deep Tissue, so i used a bit more pressure (although not as deep as i would usually do for Deep tissue) and then Reflexology. She said she found the session very relaxing and useful and has rebooked, so I was pleased with the outcome.
Thanks again
Jackie