Lymphatic Drainage Massage
What is lymphatic drainage massage and why do we need it?
What is the lymphatic system?
The lymphatic system is responsible for the removal of toxins and cellular waste. It plays a role in how fast we recover and heal.
The lymph is a fluid that moves through its own series of vessels towards the neck and then the heart, in a one way action. The primary drivers of lymphatic movement are activity and breathing. Even a 15min jog while focusing on deep breaths helps your body shift the fluid around and get rid of metabolic waste.
What is the lymphatic drainage massage?
Lymphatic massage, or lymphatic drainage, is a gentle massage treatment to stimulate the circulation of lymph fluid around the body. This helps to speed up the removal of wastes and toxins. Lymphatic drainage can also be used to help people who have had damage to their lymphatic system following surgery, trauma or due to developmental disorders.
Lymphatic massage has very light pressure because the lymphatic system is close to the surface of the skin. It is not like a regular massage that has deeper pressure to massage the muscles. It also has a specific sequence to ensure the blocked lymph areas are cleared and the lymph is being moved in the right direction.
Do we need it?
Yes, we may need lymphatic drainage massage because it helps reduce swelling, detoxify the body, boost the immune system, and improve circulation.
It can help treat lymphedema as well as post-surgical swelling, edema, sinus congestion, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, lipedema and chronic venous insufficiency
What conditions benefit from lymphatic massage?
- Chronic fluid retention in legs or arms
- Lymphedema
- Post-mastectomy or breast cancer treatment
- Swelling of a limb, pre or post surgery
- Chronic fatigue
- Hormonal and emotional imbalances
- Recurrent infections eg colds, tonsillitis, sinus infections
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