The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

doi: 10.1097/HNP.0000000000000178.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27763930/

Results: The results of this study implied that the inclusion of reflexology in the routine care of patients with fibromyalgia could provide nurses with an effective practice for reducing pain intensity in these patients.

Epub 2010 Feb 10.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2010.01.006

Result: Reflexology affected the symptom of pain in multiple areas such as head, neck and arms. Pain started to isolate and decrease.

Conclusions: Reflexology may be helpful to decrease fibromyalgia symptoms. Qualitative research methods and individually tailored interventions are important when researching complementary and alternative therapies.