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Reflexology in Galway..

LadyMayBelle

Anyone got any experience in going to see a reflexologist? Or foot massaging people in general? My feet are killing me these past few weeks and someone suggested it..I know Dr and Herbs on Shop Street have a chinese medicene reflexology..any one know of anywhere else?

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lighthouse

gaeilgegrinds1 wrote: »

Worked for me. And my God was I cynical!

Do you mind me asking me what was the problem?

gaeilgegrinds1

Worked for me. And my God was I cynical!

Galwayps

I have gone for reflexology and head massage with this lady. I can only say it worked for me
www.galwayrelaxtion.com

dapto1

Yes, I'm against pseudoscience and charlatanism in all its forms.

Best of luck, I hope your condition improves and that you don't get taken advantage of.

lighthouse

You are obviously against reflexology so I won't discuss your points as we could be back and forth all day. I'll keep an eye on this thread and see what other people's opinions are.

dapto1

lighthouse wrote: »

" It's not in a doctor's interest to promote alternative medicine.

No, it's in a doctor's best interest to treat the patient. If reflexology worked, doctors would do it.

lighthouse wrote: »

Regarding my symptoms getting worse is thast not a common outcome at the start of new treatement.

So is getting better. So is nothing happening. So this is not proof of anything.

lighthouse wrote: »

I would just prefer some unbiased opinions on the subject.

You would rather get anecdotal evidence from anonymous strangers on boards than articles from respected sites that use actually citations to both reputable primary literature and directly from reflexology publications?

This is your health, man. And your money. I know it's frustrating when you have a medical problem. But that's what reflexologists, homeopaths, psychics and all other manner of snake oil salesmen prey upon- frustration and desperation.

lighthouse

"If reflexology worked, all doctors would do it."
I'm afraid I would have to disagree with you on this. It's not in a doctor's interest to promote alternative medicine. That's a bit like saying all psychiatrists should practice psychotherapy.
Regarding my symptoms getting worse is thast not a common outcome at the start of new treatement.
I would just prefer some unbiased opinions on the subject.

dapto1

lighthouse wrote: »

Hi,
I read the articles and it's not really possible to draw my own conclusions because both articles are biased against reflexology and the conclusions are already drawn.

Quackwatch is highly respected in the journalistic and scientific communities.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quackwatch

And the Skeptoid article references a number of reputable sources, such as The American Journal of Medicine.

lighthouse wrote: »

I would be interested if anyone else has positive experiences of reflexology.

If you want to base decisions about your health on anecdotal evidence rather than actual scientific literature, then fire away.

lighthouse wrote: »

I was visiting a friend recently and her friend was a reflexologist. I told her of my sinus problem and within a few seconds of her massaging my foot I could feel tingling in my sinuses. The following day the drip I have at the back of my throat was worse as well my cough so something was definitely happening.

So going on that "evidence", you could just as easily say reflexology made your cough and throat worse?

I hate to see people manipulated and cheated out of money they work hard for. If reflexology worked, all doctors would do it.

Dutchess

www.massagetherapygalway.com is website for Dawn Castle. I only have experience with the deep tissue massage and Indian Head massage but both are awesome.

lighthouse

Hi,
I read the articles and it's not really possible to draw my own conclusions because both articles are biased against reflexology and the conclusions are already drawn. I would be interested if anyone else has positive experiences of reflexology. I was visiting a friend recently and her friend was a reflexologist. I told her of my sinus problem and within a few seconds of her massaging my foot I could feel tingling in my sinuses. The following day the drip I have at the back of my throat was worse as well my cough so something was definitely happening.

locum-motion

This thread doesn't belong in Health Sciences.
Punted back to Galway.

lighthouse

dapto1 wrote: »

Here is an article from Quackwatch, including references:

http://www.quackwatch.com/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/reflex.html

And a Skeptoid article/podcast, also with references:

http://skeptoid.com/episodes/4024

I highly recommend you read them, and draw your own conclusions.

Thanks a million. I'll have a read and come back to you.

dapto1

lighthouse wrote: »

Been doing a search on reflexology in Galway here and saw this post. I have a sinus problem which I have been seeing a specialist in University College Hospital for about 2 years now. I have undergone all kinds of allergy and blood tests and my medications, nasal sprays changed as well but I am very sceptical as to the effectiveness of these treatements. Someone recommended reflexology. Can anyone shine any light on whether this might be an effective treatement for me?

Here is an article from Quackwatch, including references:

http://www.quackwatch.com/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/reflex.html

And a Skeptoid article/podcast, also with references:

http://skeptoid.com/episodes/4024

I highly recommend you read them, and draw your own conclusions.

biko

Galway->Health Science

lighthouse

Been doing a search on reflexology in Galway here and saw this post. I have a sinus problem which I have been seeing a specialist in University College Hospital for about 2 years now. I have undergone all kinds of allergy and blood tests and my medications, nasal sprays changed as well but I am very sceptical as to the effectiveness of these treatements. Someone recommended reflexology. Can anyone shine any light on whether this might be an effective treatement for me?