Robyn Alston Massage & Reflexology

Little therapy room revamp 🧡

Spaced out…. Bespoke treatment from yesterday….. gorgeous lady relaxing under the light whilst having reflexology after a little facial with sculpting massage, cupping and gua sha. Swipe for ❤️ warming testo….

Well done to volunteer, Robyn who has just finished a clinical placement with us. Jo Stewart, our Complementary Therapist was proud to present her with a Certificate of Achievement in Reflexology. If you, or someone you know, would be interested in completing a placement with our lovely team then please send us a message. http://ow.ly/2QYH50Hlh2b

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Social Touch Brain Pathways New social touch brain pathways have been discovered that directly link gentle social stroking to the emotional centers in the brain.

Effects of Reflexology and Progressive Muscle Relaxation on Pain, Fatigue, and Quality of Life during Chemotherapy in Gynecologic Cancer Patients

Abstract
Purpose: Our aim was to investigate the effect of reflexology and progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) exercises on pain, fatigue, and quality of life (QoL) of gynecologic cancer patients during chemotherapy.

Methods: Eighty participants were randomly assigned to one of four groups: reflexology, progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) exercises, both (reflexology + PMR), or a control group. Data were collected with a general data collection form, Brief Pain and Fatigue inventories, and Multidimensional Quality-of-Life Scale-Cancer.

Results: In reflexology and reflexology + PMR groups, a significant decrease in pain severity and fatigue and an increase in QoL were found (p < .05). In the PMR alone group, pain severity and fatigue decreased significantly (p < .05), but there was no significant change identified in QOL (p > .05).

Conclusions: Reflexology and PMR exercises given to gynecologic cancer patients during chemotherapy were found to decrease pain and fatigue and increase QoL.

[Randomized Controlled Trial Pain Manag Nurs- 2019 Feb;20(1):47-53. doi: 10.1016/j.pmn.2018.03.001. Epub 2018 Dec 13.] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29776873/