Client had cramp during reflexology

[Morgan Galligan]

I have a client who quickly relaxes when having a treatment.

Last week I was working on his left foot, and encountered a lot of congestion across his lung/bronchi reflexes (not surprised at this as he is asthmatic). I was working the area with quite a bit of pressure when I suddenly felt his foot tense, the big toe in particular, and he came to with a bit of a start, saying he had cramp.......

I clasped his foot between my palms and squeezed quite hard which seemed to ease it and then massaged around the big toe and rest of foot gently, the cramp passed quite quickly.

I am intrigued though as to what caused this sudden cramp (not something the client ususally gets) --- and wondered if anyone else has encountered this?

Regards

Andrea

 

[mr_know_it_all]

Trying to give a course of Reflexology for a client who was giving up smoking proved impossible last year - 10 minutes in to the treatment his big toe would bend up and back and the other toes would bend and curl downwards. He looked as if he was enduring agony and I felt so sorry for him! Massage and pressure helped a little but basically just had to wait til the spasm passed.

He looked embarassed (no need!) and explained that this was just something he was prone to at odd times. He turned up for 3 sessions but didn't rebook. I wondered about all the possible suspects - lack of calcium, magnesium maybe?

Haven't encountered anyone else with this prob. but I'm sure I will do again. Any help/advice welcome!

A.T.x

 

[paczka2-tramadol-6.2]

Anyone else with any feedback about cramp?

Since posting I have been told that supporting the legs behind the knees with a bolster/pillow can help blood flow and lessen likelihood of cramp and thought that was useful advice to pass on.

Regards

Andrea

 

[hgmabrni]

Hi

as 'Always Trying' mentioned, Magnesium is an important thing to keep in mind. Magnesium obviously works alongside calcium, to regulate contractability of muscle (calcium causes contraction, magnesium causes relaxation).

Applying 'Magnesium Oil' directly to the area can help to instigate relaxation of a muscle that has gone into spasm. It delivers magnesium chloride directly to the area.

Worth a try )