Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Lymphatic drainage massage effectively treats swelling and other adverse medical conditions resulting from problems with your lymphatic system. Lymphatic massage aims to influence the natural drainage of lymph, vessels, and nodes that are part of your immune system, helpful in flushing impurities from the body. When sickness or a medical condition impairs your lymphatic system, drainage massage is a pathway to recovery.

Lymphatic drainage massage is performed gently by manipulating parts of the body in 2 stages. The first is clearing massage, which helps release lymphatic fluids into your tissues, then reabsorption massage moves that fluid to your lymph nodes.

Lymphatic massage uses the hands or wooden massage tools. The person receiving the massage should drink several glasses of water afterward to help flush the body.

While lymphatic drainage massage is best known for boosting the body’s immunity by encouraging the flow of lymphatic fluid, it is also one of the preferred treatments for Lymphedema, which causes painful swelling. Women recovering from breast cancer surgery often suffer from Lymphedema.

Lymphatic massage can help with bloat, decrease stress, and improve blood circulation, and it is lauded for its ability to encourage weight loss.

Specific medical conditions alleviated by lymphatic drainage massage include:

Rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, lipedema, and chronic venous insufficiency.

Lymphatic massage first originated in France during the 1930s. After substantial research into the lymph system, therapists Emil and Estrid Vodder developed a system of rhythmic massage to stimulate the flow of lymph fluid. Vodder is one of the four types of clinical lymphatic massage practiced today, joined by Foldi, Casley-Smith, and Leduc.

For those looking to experience the health benefits of lymphatic drainage massage, the prohibitive expense of a professional masseur is not required. Lymphatic drainage massage can easily be performed at home.

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