Reflexology For Lower Back And Sciatica 16 Studies: <previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8     9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 next >

Subject:

	Lower Back

Study Conducted:	Country:	Institution:

	China		Hospital of Beijing College of Languages

Citation:

	Xiao, Z., "Treatment of Acute Lumbar Sprain with Massage on Foot Reflex Zones: A Report of 20 Cases." 1993 China Reflexology Symposium Report, Beijing : China Reflexology Association, pages 38-39

Synopsis:

	20 cases with acute lumbar sprain, from 2 hours to 15 days, were given foot reflexology. All 20 received complete relief of symptoms. 25% reported complete recovery after one session; 50% had a complete recovery after 3-4 sessions, and the remaining 25% were symptom free after 5-7 sessions.

Conclusion:

	Foot reflexology has been shown to be effective for the relief of the symptoms of acute lumbar sprain.

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