
08/18/2025
Does reflexology help with lower back pain? Yes it does! See below….
NURSING HOMES WEEK: 18 - 24 AUGUST
A recent study in eight Cairo nursing homes found that foot reflexology significantly reduced chronic low back pain and improved quality of life among elderly residents 💆♂️💪
Participants who received 9 reflexology sessions over 3 weeks reported:
✅ Less pain (measured across 3 scales)
✅ Improved ability to perform daily tasks
✅ Reduced reliance on pain medication
With no side effects and big benefits, this research highlights reflexology as a powerful non-drug option for managing chronic pain in older adults.
Source: Effect of Foot Reflexotherapy on low back pain and level of functional disability among elderly in nursing homes.
By Ebtesam Ebied (academia.edu)