Foot reflexology concerns?

I was told by a nail tech manual foot massage is off-limits when you have a pacemaker because of certain pressure points in the feet. Has anyone else heard this from a reliable source?

5 Comments

I did it

by mom0f6 - 2014-01-09 02:01:28

everyone is different and you should always follow the guidelines by your professionals. But, I had reflexology and a heated massage table with no issues 6 weeks after PM implant.

Where did THAT come from????

by Theknotguy - 2014-01-09 04:01:44

Where did THAT come from?

Got a script from my cardiologist for massage therapy.

I saw my licensed massage therapist. Full body massage. I was twitching like frog legs because of sore spots all over. She did my feet. No problems. Actually my hand hurt worse because she found a ganglion cyst - and it hurt. Anywhere else was OK.

She had the table warm, not hot. Not any warmer than sleeping under blankets on a cold night. No problems.

Had me roll over on my stomach - no problems. Finished up on my back - felt good.

About 80% of the stuff I've heard about pacemakers from medical people has been wrong. 100% from non-medical people has been wrong with the exception of this forum.

From my side, go ahead and enjoy the foot massage.

Theknotguy

reflexology

by jenks58 - 2014-01-09 06:01:11

Hmmm, I will have to ask about this I love the local foot massage place and was looking forward to a visit. Will let you know in about a week I have only had my PM 3 weeks too soon I think. Must wait and learn patience!

knotguy

by Grateful Heart - 2014-01-09 10:01:23

Are you talking to me? Not sure.

The Massage Therapist said a basic foot massage is not the same as reflexology. I don't know why she would turn away business if it wasn't necessary. Don't know what you had.

Connie: momof6 said she had it with no problem so like she suggested check with the professionals/ Doctors or your device manufacturer.

Good luck,

Grateful Heart

Yes

by Grateful Heart - 2014-01-09 12:01:14

I received a gift certificate and was told we cannot have the foot reflexology treatment. The Massage Therapist is State Certified for 20 Years and said she won't do reflexology on PM/ ICD patients. She said she would also warm the table but then shut if off before I go on it when the time comes.

She came highly recommended so I'll follow her advice....I don't want to test it.

Grateful Heart

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