Reflexology Sandals Facts

As previously reported by detikHealth, a neurologist, Dr. Andreas Harry, SpS (K) said that "reflexology points are indeed located on the hands and feet and it is true that this reflexology can relieve pain due to toothache, chest pain or gastric pain" .

Furthermore, according to alodokter, reflexology sandals are often used as an alternative therapy to help relieve rheumatic pain. This reflexology technique originally stems from traditional Chinese medicine. However, these arthritic reflexology sandals should be avoided from now on. Because, these footwear have not been scientifically proven to be effective in reducing rheumatic pain. And the wrong use can actually exacerbate rheumatic pain complaints in both legs. The most expected benefits of reflection sandals for rheumatism are to reduce pain, improve blood circulation, improve sleep quality and reduce stress. The way these sandals work is by pressing the reflex points on the soles of the feet which are connected to various organs of the body. Reflection sandals are specially designed with protrusions that can follow the location of the reflex points of the soles of the feet. When sandals are used for walking, the weight of the body will put pressure on the reflection point on the reflection sandals. At that time, the positive effect of stimulation on the reflex organs was running. Research has found that those who use sandals or do reflexology feel less pain (40 percent), and are able to endure pain longer (45 percent). The researchers, from the University of Portsmouth, said this was the first time the therapy had been scientifically tested as a treatment for acute pain.

Using reflexology footwear that is too long can also cause health problems, "Wearing flip-flops can cause hammertors, where the knuckles can bend permanently. This happens because the knuckles work harder to grip the flip-flops, ' said Dr Rana K, an chiropractor at a health clinic in Delhi. We recommend using this reflexology footwear at least walk about 30 minutes every day. Even though reflexology footwear provides many benefits, does this therapeutic footwear have any impact or side effects? Of course, the side effects of these reflexology sandals were explained by Dr. Nadia Nurotul Fuadah, who said that the effect of increasing blood flow caused by wearing these sandals was actually not much different from that produced by walking or running normally. Regarding the dangers, in fact, as long as the reflective sandals you use are not too sharp, frequent use of these sandals is not dangerous. However, given the benefits that are still in doubt, we are not authorized to recommend or prohibit you from using it.The pain that you feel when using these reflection sandals may occur due to the pressure effect caused by the small protrusions in the sandals. If this pain makes you feel uncomfortable, you should only use these sandals as needed. Do not use it for too long, especially during your daily activities, without first consulting a doctor. If the pain persists, immediately consult a doctor or neurologist for further treatment.