| Arthritis is a painful and frustrating diagnosis for many | | | | barely able to squeeze her fingers into a fist without |
| in our society today. Odds are, the doctors say, that if | | | | pain. She said the pain level was at about a four, at the |
| your mother had arthritis, then of course you will also. | | | | current moment. When we did a few rounds of |
| However, a simple technique of tapping acupuncture | | | | general tapping on the EFT, she did not feel any |
| points, called EFT, or Emotional Freedom Technique, | | | | difference or change in the pain level in her hand. |
| can relieve arthritis pain and swelling for many. | | | | This is always where persistence takes center stage! |
| EFT really likes to 'break the rules' of what we have to | | | | If I'm ever stuck in wondering why the EFT didn't |
| experience in our bodies. My clients have seen | | | | "work", I find that just by talking to my client about their |
| incredible relief when using EFT and clearing any | | | | situation, the answer will undoubtedly present itself. We |
| generational beliefs about arthritis. This process can | | | | talked a little bit about arthritis and what it means to |
| really assist in relieving swelling and pain. EFT is really | | | | her, what she thinks of when she thinks about it. She |
| an easy healing modality to learn and utilize in your | | | | mentioned that her mother and grandmother also had |
| daily life. Through tapping certain points, EFT is painless | | | | severe arthritis. What an interesting link, I thought. It was |
| and a quick process to learn, whether you are 8 or 80. | | | | this link that I thought was worth a round of EFT! |
| I've used EFT in my Reflexology practice, but I am | | | | After one round, the pain had lessened. After an |
| finding that it is such a beneficial technique that I often | | | | additional round, the pain was almost completely gone. |
| use it on its own, to impressive results. I now provide | | | | I have seen this client since for several sessions and I |
| sessions through the phone as well as in person. | | | | am continually amazed at the new fluidity of her hands |
| One client of mine has been diagnosed with | | | | as she waves goodbye to me after our sessions. |
| osteoarthritis, a common form of arthritis that can be | | | | I've also worked with a client struggling with |
| traced through genetics, often through female side of | | | | Rheumatoid arthritis. Through EFT, she has been able |
| the family. This is a very important concept to | | | | to find relief on those days where there is particular |
| remember when working with clients with arthritis. My | | | | pain and swelling in her joints. Over time, she is finding it |
| client had pain and swelling in her left hand and was | | | | an invaluable tool in her journey back to health. |