Reflexologist

Acupuncture, various types of massage, electropuncture – all these types of therapy are mastered by one specialist – a reflexologist.

Reflexotherapy is an effective auxiliary treatment method, in which the therapeutic effect is achieved through the use of special techniques and effects on certain points of the body.

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Who is a reflexologist?

A reflexologist is a medical specialist qualified in matters of treatment by influencing certain points and areas of the body associated with organs and systems of the body. This doctor prescribes and carries out acupuncture procedures, acupuncture lifting, and other methods related to reflex action on biologically active zones.

Reflexotherapy cures many diseases and pathological conditions; during the procedures, blood circulation in the areas exposed to therapy is activated, hormonal levels are stabilized, and tissue trophism is improved.

A doctor of this medical specialty can work in a hospital structure, a clinic, a rehabilitation or diagnostic center, a scientific and research institute.

The main professional activity of a reflexologist is aimed at prevention, diagnostics, therapeutic and rehabilitation measures for various diseases of the nervous system, mental disorders, traumatology, etc.

When should you see a reflexologist?

You can contact a reflexologist for almost any diseases of the systems and organs, excluding only severe pathologies. You should not wait until the symptoms of the disease manifest themselves: the reflexology technique can be used regularly, using preventive measures and body relaxation techniques.

The advantages of reflexology are that this method of treatment eliminates the very cause of the disease, as a result of which the symptoms also disappear.

The following can be treated with reflexology:

• various types of pain: constant or periodic, local and of unknown etiology;
• allergic manifestations (the exception is the rapid development of anaphylactic shock, when emergency drug therapy is required);
• pathologies of the reproductive system and genital area, including problems with conceiving a child (male and female infertility);
• inflammatory diseases;
• pathologies of newborns – cerebral palsy, developmental delays;
• dizziness, fainting;
• threats to pregnancy, toxicosis and postpartum disorders;
• vegetative-vascular pathologies;
• eye diseases;
• disorders of the body's immune defenses;
• dermatological diseases;
• anemia;
• pathologies of the prostate gland;
• diseases of the spine and musculoskeletal system;
• chronic respiratory diseases;
• neuritis, neuralgia, contractures;
• digestive disorders;
• liver pathologies, cholecystitis;
• sleep disorders, asthenia, irritability, psychosis;
• coronary disorders;
• strokes, paresis, epileptic conditions, poliomyelitis;
• pathologies of addiction (alcohol, smoking, drugs).

What tests should be taken when visiting a reflexologist?

A visit to a reflexologist does not require any mandatory tests. If you are going to an appointment to treat a specific disease, you can take with you the results of previous studies that confirm the presence of a particular pathology. The results of preliminary tests will allow the reflexologist to present a complete picture of the disease, taking into account the individual characteristics of the pathology. Based on this, more effective and efficient treatment will be prescribed.

For example, if you have heart pain, you can take with you to the appointment the results of the cardiogram, a printout of the ultrasound diagnostics of the heart, bicycle ergometry, etc.

When undergoing reflexology for infertility, it is necessary to provide data from a visit to a gynecologist or reproductive specialist, the results of an ultrasound, hysteroscopy, bacterial cultures, and an assessment of the state of the hormonal system, if any.

The more medical information you provide your doctor about your health, the more effective the therapeutic approach will be.

What diagnostic methods does a reflexologist use?

The essence of the reflex diagnostic method is the possibility of the so-called projection of internal organs onto the outer surface of the human body. To put it simply, all human organs have their reflection on the body: on the face, palmar surfaces, auricle, foot and other areas.

Reflex diagnostics works approximately as follows: a specialist presses on a certain point projecting some internal organ. Pain when pressing indicates that this organ may be affected by a pathological process.

Nowadays, this type of diagnostics involves the use of special equipment for conducting electropuncture diagnostic procedures.

This method, although it has no clinical confirmation, is quite possible to detect a potential source of disease development with its help. The principles of such diagnostics are very successful when using acupuncture and reflexology methods of treatment.

What does a reflexologist do?

In his work, a reflexologist applies a systemic effect on certain reflex relationships: this effect is carried out through the central nervous system due to irritation of receptor skin endings, which, in turn, affects the functionality of systems and organs.

Specialists in this field reflexively influence active zones that are rich in nerve elements.

The great popularity of reflexology is also due to the fact that this medical approach is applicable to many diseases and syndromes, without requiring the use of any medications. This significantly reduces the risk of complications and practically reduces to zero the possibility of side effects or overdose.

The basis of this method is the reactions of a natural reflex: irritation of nerve endings can be carried out by a mechanical, electrical, thermal, magnetic or biological method. The specialist carries out procedures strictly in the necessary zones. This can be the facial area, spine, plantar or palmar areas.

The methods of therapeutic effect of reflexology are varied, they include the following procedures:

• microneedle therapy;
• vacuum therapy;
• microwave and magnetic method;
• subject applique;
• cryotherapy;
• laser therapy;
• shiatsu.

What diseases does a reflexologist treat?

Reflexotherapy is an ancient therapeutic system, known since the 5th century BC. For a long time, this method of treating diseases was considered one of the main methods. In addition to getting rid of complex diseases, reflexotherapy restores the energy balance in the body, which helps improve the patient's health and prolong his life.

A reflexologist successfully treats a number of common ailments, such as headaches, digestive disorders, pain in the spine, limbs, premenstrual syndrome, vascular and trophic disorders. Impact on certain reflex zones relieves nervous tension and removes the consequences of stressful situations, normalizes the psycho-emotional state. An experienced doctor with the help of reflexology is able to cure heart diseases, digestive pathologies, respiratory, urinary systems, help with disorders in the sexual sphere.

Reflexotherapy methods are applicable not only as a therapy for a specific organ, but also for general health improvement of the body. Prevention is one of the areas of reflexotherapy.

Advice from a reflexologist

You can perform some manual methods of reflex action yourself, knowing the location of the necessary points and having a mirror in front of you. You can massage active points anywhere, wherever you are: in the office, at home, in an educational institution. By periodically using simple actions, you can not only slow down the development of pathology, but also avoid relapses in the future.

Reflexotherapy is convenient and useful also because it allows you to detect and cure the disease at an early stage, when standard medical methods cannot yet determine the presence of the disease in the patient. To determine the disease at the initial stage of development, you should independently pay attention to changes in the shade and structure of the skin, signs of pigmentation, and hair growth disorders.

When using the reflexotherapy method, do not forget about other rules of maintaining health. This is a complete healthy diet, physical activity, getting rid of bad habits, a stable psycho-emotional state.

The result of using reflexology, which is carried out by a qualified specialist, can appear already during the first sessions of stimulation of active zones.

A reflexologist is a special doctor who will help cure a disease and strengthen the body without using traditional pills, injections and other drugs. This specialist, of course, is not omnipotent: serious pathologies (cancer, leukemia, AIDS) are not subject to him. However, he copes with many diseases quite effectively.

In addition to healing, it will give you a feeling of harmony, calmness, physical and mental balance.