Services and Specialties
Services and Specialties
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
What is Lymphatic Drainage Massage?
Lymphatic Drainage Massage, also known as manual lymphatic drainage, concentrates
on the Lymph (fluid found around the cells of the body) and is the key to keeping your immune system working properly. Lymphatic drainage massage is a form of massage carried out by a specialist practitioner. Lymphatic Drainage Massage relieves swelling that happens when medical treatment or illness blocks your lymphatic system.
Lymphatic Drainage Massage involves gently manipulating specific areas of your body to help lymph move to an area with working lymph vessels. It uses very light pressure and long, gentle, rhythmic strokes to increase lymphatic flow, with the aim of getting rid of toxins in your body and its tissues. Improving the flow and drainage of lymph around the body can be beneficial for many reasons
What is a lymphatic drainage massage used for?
Lymphatic Drainage Massage, is a gentle form of massage used to relieve painful swelling in your arms and legs caused by lymphedema. Lymphedema often affects people recovering from breast cancer surgery.
Lymphedema happens when your tissues retain fluid left behind after your cardiovascular system sends blood to your tissues and organs.
The remaining fluid is called lymph. Normally, your lymphatic system collects your lymph and returns it to your heart via a network of lymph vessels and lymph nodes. When something disrupts your lymphatic system's process, lymph collects in your arms and legs, making them swell.
A massage therapist uses lymphatic drainage massage techniques to move lymph from your tissues to your lymph nodes, which eases the swelling in your tissues.
What are some conditions that can benefit from lymphatic drainage massage?
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Rheumatoid arthritis: This is ongoing arthritis in your joints causing joint pain, swelling and stiffness.
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Fibromyalgia: This condition causes chronic muscle and joint pain.
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Chronic venous insufficiency: This happens when your leg veins aren't working effectively, making it hard for your blood to return to your heart from your legs.
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Lipedema: This happens when excess fat accumulates in your lower body, blocking your lymphatic pathway and causing lymphedema.
Are there any risks associated with lymphatic drainage massage?
Generally speaking, lymphatic drainage massage is a safe treatment to relieve lymphedema. There are some conditions and circumstances where lymphatic drainage massage is not recommended:
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You have a heart condition/congestive heart failure.
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You have kidney problems/failure.
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You have a history of blood clots and/or stroke.
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You have an infection.
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You have a current infection
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You have liver problems
Talk to your healthcare provider if you’re concerned your physical health might be affected by lymphatic drainage massage.
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The initial post-op period can often be as long as 12 weeks. We recommend at least 15-20 sessions total, twice a week.
We recommend at least 12-15 sessions total, twice a week.
