Reflexology and Migraine
The following wording has been prepared by 
, to describe the range of therapies offered by clients, in this case reflexology and migraine. This wording is not the responsibility of the Adlerian Society, and is not endorsed by the Adlerian Society
Reflexology promotes the natural healing properties inherent within the body and can identify and focus on particular problems a patient is experiencing. reflexologists can assist in leading the body to a state of equilibrium, to support and help circulation, oxygenation and nutrition to the cells and for these reasons migraine has been reported to respond well to Reflexology. One large effect of reflexology is also to cause feelings of relaxation, which in itself assists in the prevention of migraine. Reflexologists who may have suitable experience to help migraine sufferers are based in Leatherhead, Sheffield and Reading.
Migraine is a neurological condition and physiologically, the migraine headache is more common in women. A typical migraine headache lasts from 4 to 72 hours with symptoms including nausea, vomiting, photophobia (increased sensitivity to light), and phonophobia (increased sensitivity to sound). If you feel you would like to contact a reflexologist about migraine there are reflexologists in South London, Ilford and Lincoln.
The signs and symptoms of migraine vary among sufferers. The four phases of a migraine attack are common but not necessarily experienced by all migraine sufferers. Firstly, patients notice the prodrome, which occurs hours or days before the headache and is characterised by irritability, depression or euphoria or even excessive sleepiness. Secondly the aura, which immediately precedes the headache usually occurs visually with the patient experiencing visual disturbance. Usually within 60 minutes sufferers enter the pain phase, also known as headache phase experiencing a severe throbbing headache. Finally the postdrome phase leaves sufferers feeling hungover and weak. It can be several days before all the effects have diminished entirely. Other reflexologists who may have appropriate training to help migraine sufferers to control these phases are based in Streatham, West London and Tower Hamlets.
There are many variations in migraine headache with some originating in the brainstem while other sufferers are genetically pre-disposed. The effects of migraine may persist for some days after the main headache has ended. Many sufferers report a sore feeling in the area where the migraine was, and others report impaired thinking for a few days after the headache has passed. supports reflexologists covering the areas of Salisbury, Surrey and Clapham.
Different reflexologists may use slightly different treatments for migraine, the methods they utilise will be dependant upon their specialist area of training in reflexology.
