Many women would
like to avoid pharmacological or invasive methods of pain relief in’reflex zones’, energy blocks or disturbances such as calcium, lactate
or uric acid crystals are reabsorbed and later eliminated. This process
is more commonly known as detoxification (Botting 1997). It
has also been proposed that reflexology may reduce stress, tension
and maintain balance or homeostasis. There is anecdotal evidence
that reflexology maybe useful with reducing pre- and postnatal
discomfort.
The intent is for these interventions to be included as separate
reviews in the future.