Lymphatic Massage
Manual Lymphatic Drainage is a form of massage treatment that stimulates the lymphatic system with gentle stimulating strokes. Within the human body, there is a complex, silent system working to keep us healthy, and balanced. Without it, our tissues would swell, swamping our cells with stagnant fluid and metabolic waste.
Who can benefit?
Lymphatic drainage massage can benefit people who are experiencing the following:
- lymphedema
- fibromyalgia
- swelling or edema
- skin disorders
- fatigue
- insomnia
- stress
- digestive problems
- arthritis
- migraine episodes
- healing after surgery
The authors of a 2015 systematic review concluded that lymphatic massage might be more effective than connective tissue massage in relieving symptoms of stiffness and depression in people living with fibromyalgia.
People should not have a lymphatic massage if they have congestive heart failure, blood clots, kidney problems, infections, or circulation problems. If a person has any medical conditions, they should talk to a doctor before trying a lymphatic massage.
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Healing After Surgery
Various massage modalities, including lymph drainage massages, can help with post-surgery healing. When focusing on this intention, the massage regenerates tissues to reduce scarring at surgical incision sites, as well as its ability to reduce swelling as it assists with detoxifying the body. By increasing drainage of metabolic waste, which in turn allows for greater nutrient flow to happen, lymph drainage massage can help speed up the regeneration of tissues and cells.