Lymphatic drainage massage is a form of gentle massage that encourages the movement of lymph fluids around the body.
The fluid in the lymphatic system helps remove waste and toxins from body tissues. Some health conditions can cause lymph fluid to build up. Lymphatic drainage massages can benefit people with lymphedema, fibromyalgia, or other conditions.
Lymphedema can benefit people who have a buildup of lymphatic fluid due to cancer and cancer treatments that involve the removal of lymph nodes
some types of vascular surgery, such as vein stripping burn scar excision, lipectomy, a type of surgery to remove fat from the body
infection or trauma in the lymphatic system, a buildup of fluid due to deep vein thrombosis, health conditions that affect blood flow to the extremities, such as the hands and feet. Lymphatic buildup affects around 20% of females who have had treatment for breast cancer.
Lymphatic massage, sometimes called manual lymphatic drainage, is a specialized type of medical massage. It can help treat lymphedema, in which lymphatic fluid collects in certain areas of the body because it cannot drain away effectively.
Lymphatic massage aims to improve the flow of lymph fluid, which should reduce swelling.
The fluid in the lymphatic system helps remove waste and toxins from body tissues. Some health conditions can cause lymph fluid to build up. Lymphatic drainage massages can benefit people with lymphedema, fibromyalgia, or other conditions.
Lymphedema can benefit people who have a buildup of lymphatic fluid due to cancer and cancer treatments that involve the removal of lymph nodes
some types of vascular surgery, such as vein stripping burn scar excision, lipectomy, a type of surgery to remove fat from the body
infection or trauma in the lymphatic system, a buildup of fluid due to deep vein thrombosis, health conditions that affect blood flow to the extremities, such as the hands and feet. Lymphatic buildup affects around 20% of females who have had treatment for breast cancer.
Lymphatic massage, sometimes called manual lymphatic drainage, is a specialized type of medical massage. It can help treat lymphedema, in which lymphatic fluid collects in certain areas of the body because it cannot drain away effectively.
Lymphatic massage aims to improve the flow of lymph fluid, which should reduce swelling.