Reflexology is most often used for Pain. The Examine Database covers Lactation and Breast Pain.

Reflexology

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•Last Updated: October 13, 2024

Reflexology involves the application of manual pressure to areas of the hands, feet, and/or ears to provoke positive changes in the body. Each "reflex area" is believed to be connected to a specific organ or body part through energy channels.

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Reflexology is most often used for Pain. The Examine Database covers Lactation and Breast Pain.

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Last Updated:October 13, 2024

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Examine Database: Reflexology

Health Condition/Goal	Health Outcome	Grade	Evidence	Effect
Lactation	1 Outcome		2 Studies
Breast Pain	1 Outcome		1 Study

Lactation

1 Outcome

2 Studies

Breast Pain

1 Outcome

1 Study

Lactation

2 Studies

Breast Pain

1 Study

Examine Database References

Milk Production - Atena Mohammadpour, Mahboubeh Valiani, Alireza Sadeghnia, Sedigheh TalakoubInvestigating the Effect of Reflexology on the Breast Milk Volume of Preterm Infants' MothersIran J Nurs Midwifery Res.(Sep-Oct 2018)
Milk Production - Seyhan Çankaya, Gülay RatwischThe Effect of Reflexology on Lactation and Postpartum Comfort in Caesarean-Delivery Primiparous Mothers: A Randomized Controlled StudyInt J Nurs Pract.(2020 Jun)