Reflexology & Massage: Addressing Numbness After Thai Foot Massage

Question
Hi - i hope with all your years of experience you can help.  I am reflexologist, no knowledge of massage, and hold a Thai Foot Massage cert which covers rigorous massage of feet and legs/calves.  My client responds well to reflex but Thai has left her legs and feet numb with no feeling.  Can you help.  I have emailed the person I trained with also.  thank you sarah  

Answer
Good afternoon Sarah.  Thank you for your question.  I have to choose my words with care here.  If you client has numb feet and legs-do not attempt any further treatments.  Advice the client in the strongest terms possible to see a doctor immediately.  The human body relies on the pendulum swinging motion of the legs to assist with blood flow back to the heart.  Think about what I have just told you.  If the client's legs and feet are numb-what is not happening?  If I have alarmed you-good.  That is why I want you to act immediately.

I have to advise you also-that this question is way outside my field.  I would be happy to be corrected by a doctor after professional assessment.  Please obtain a second opinion from a doctor-rather urgently.

I doubt that I have done little more than scare you Sarah.  Also, I doubt that I have answered your question.  But, if I have scared you into seeing a doctor-that is all the good I could possibly hope to achieve.  You are welcome to contact me again if you wish Sarah.  Good Luck.

Cheers from New Zealand and Season's Greetings.