Carroll Sports Injury & Reflexology Clinic

24/11/2025

1. Your feet are basically filing HR complaints about your life choices.

2. Stress isn’t a badge of honour. You don’t get Tesco Clubcard points for it.

3. You’re running on vibes, caffeine and sheer stubbornness - and it shows.

4. Your body has been dropping hints so loud, it's basically shouting in capitals.

5. “I don’t have time for self-care” is the adult version of “the dog ate my homework.”

6. Your feet can’t lie. And trust me… they have opinions.

7. Rest is not a reward. It’s a requirement. Like moisturiser. Or WiFi.

8. If you treated your car the way you treat your body, it would be on DoneDeal for parts.

9. “I’m fine” is not a wellness strategy.

10. If your nervous system could talk, it’d be saying “for the love of all that’s holy, would you sit down for five minutes?”

11. You deserve care that doesn’t involve crying in the shower or lying on the couch scrolling till midnight.

12. One session won’t erase months of mayhem. But it's a great place to start. 👣💜

healing

24/11/2025

21/11/2025

Reflexology is much more than some people think it is. It's calmer shoulders, deeper breaths, and your nervous system going,
"Ahhhhhh, finally."

19/11/2025

Camogue Rovers defeated Adare 1-19 to 2-10 after extra-time to secure historic win in Saturday's final in Kilmallock

19/11/2025

It is not unusual to feel sleepy, heavy, or even emotionally drained after a reflexology session, and it's actually a good sign that your body is responding.
Reflexology activates the parasympathetic nervous system - the "rest and digest" branch responsible for slowing the heart rate, lowering blood pressure, and triggering recovery processes.
When the body shifts out of a chronic stress state (sympathetic dominance), it finally has permission to relax, repair, and rebalance.

That deep relaxation can sometimes feel like fatigue, especially if your system has been running on adrenaline or stress hormones for a long time. The tiredness isn't a side effect. It's a signal that your body is resetting its internal balance.

📚Research supports this
response:
Studies, including McVicar et al.
(Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 2007), show measurable reductions in heart rate, blood pressure, and anxiety levels following reflexology - clear indicators of parasympathetic activation.

A 2011 pilot study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that reflexology sessions produced significant decreases in salivary cortisol (the body's main stress hormone), reinforcing the link between reflexology and stress reduction.
Improvements in sleep quality and relaxation have been documented across multiple clinical settings, from cancer care to maternity wards, all pointing to the same physiological mechanism of rest and regulation.

💧How to support your body
afterwards:
Drink water to help the body process metabolic by-products released during deep relaxation.

☕️🥃 Avoid caffeine or alcohol immediately after your session to prolong the calm.

😴 Rest if you can, even a short nap or quiet time helps integrate the benefits.

Feeling tired after reflexology is simply your body exhaling and catching up on the rest it's been asking for.

15/10/2025

Benefits of massage

Massage is generally considered part of complementary and alternative medicine. It's increasingly being offered along with standard treatment for a wide range of medical conditions and situations.

Studies of the benefits of massage demonstrate that it is an effective treatment for reducing stress, pain and muscle tension.

09/10/2025

opening

Monday 13th 09:30-1:45 & 3:30-8pm ✳️BOOKED OUT ✳️

Tuesday 14th 09:30-1:45 & 3:15-8pm ✳️ only 12:45 & 3:15 pm free✳️

Wednesday 15th closed

Thursday 16th 09:00-1:45 & 3:15-8pm ✳️ only 12:45 free ✳️

Friday 17th 09:30- 1:45 & 3:15-8pm ✳️ 3:15pm free ✳️

Saturday 18th closed
Sunday 19th closed

Please ring or text 087/6547105 for an appt

05/10/2025

A huge thank you to everyone supporting this campaign — whether through donations, kind words, or simply sharing the message. You’re the heartbeat behind the care packs. 🌟

Pm or text 0876547105 if you would like to donate a Care Pack to Milford Care Centre or Oncology at