which techniques and how we apply them we have different results.
"Frictions can relax, brace, incarnate, attenuate: hard braces, soft relaxes, much attenuates, and moderate thickens." Hippocrates
So according to another recently published research it seems Hippocrates was correct when he described that "rubbing for a average amount of time makes tissues thicker" or provides a greater recovery of muscle mass. Also found was improved muscle recovery in the contralateral (untreated) limb, suggesting systemic effects.
The latter is in line with the teachings of Eunice Ingham who the suggests the use of referal areas or cross reflexes!
Some interesting clinical "universal" implications for Reflexologists are the
- Anti-Inflammatory Effects: By modulating cytokine levels, soft tissue manipulation may help break the cycle of chronic inflammation that contributes to muscle wasting, offering a potential therapeutic target for sarcopenia and other inflammatory conditions.
- Systemic Benefits: The systemic effects of soft tissue manipulation suggest that it could be beneficial for patients with widespread muscle atrophy or those unable to undergo localized treatments.
