RESEARCH INTO REFLEXOLOGY BBC PROGRAMME

Did you see the programme last night about Reflexology? I watched with fascination as a scientist tried to find out and understand the theory behind the practice of reflexology. I have worked alongside reflexologists in the past and have been told by several of the 'freeing up energy pathways' and 'influencing nerves' by massage of the foot but never really understood it from an anatomical view point.

I think the programme served to show that although anecdotal evidence suggests that reflexology can be helpful, from an anatomical point of view it cannot be proven how. However it did prove that touch has an important effect on positively influencing how people feel, which as a physiotherapist who does a lot of hands-on treatment, is good to see proven.