19/04/2026
We often think of blood pressure support in terms of medication, diet, and exercise, and rightly so. But this study looked at something a little different: foot reflexology as an add-on.
In a randomized clinical trial led by Kotruchin et al., adults with stage 2 hypertension received a short, targeted reflexology treatment alongside their usual care.
What they found?
👉 A measurable reduction in blood pressure
👉 A decrease in heart rate
👉 Effects seen within just 30 minutes
This wasn’t a replacement for medical treatment, but it does point to reflexology as a useful complementary approach in managing hypertension.
It’s a reminder that small, non-invasive interventions can still have meaningful physiological effects.
📚 Source:
“The effects of foot reflexology on blood pressure and heart rate: A randomized clinical trial in stage 2 hypertensive patients” (Kotruchin et al.)
