Still, doctors in the orthodox medical community do not discount the value of reflexology. Pressure is a form of physical stimuli that tries to get the body to react a certain way. I waited to feel something in the organs that the reflexologist worked on, but never did. Apparently, some clients feel tingling, pinpricks or a burning sensation in the corresponding body part. The most common immediate side-effect is thirst and I ended the session extremely parched.
Some people report diarrhea or an urge to urinate.
This is due to the purgative effect the treatment has, says Myles. An after-effect of sluggishness or lethargy is also common following the first session. Myles says four or five sessions are usually required to treat a condition effectively. Make sure to provide the reflexologist your complete medical history, as well as any condition for which you are currently under treatment. There should not be any risk in treating infants and children so long as only gentle pressure is applied.