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Many have started including facial lymphatic drainage into their beauty regiment to fight dull complexion, skin problems, and puffiness.
According to lymphedema specialist Lisa Levitt Gainsley… “Lymphatic drainage treatments accelerate the absorption and transportation of lymphatic fluids which contain toxins, bacteria, viruses, and proteins,”
However, lymph fluid can start to build up in your lymphatic system from surgery, medical conditions, or damage causing a host of issues like:
That’s where a specialized form of massage therapy such as lymphatic drainage massage can help.
Your lymphatic system is made up of a very complex system of lymphatic vessels and nodes.
You see, your heart pumps blood down through your arteries to your arms, legs, and your whole body. Some of this fluid comes out of the blood and that is what’s called lymph fluid. It’s a watery fluid that flows through your lymphatic system. The lymphatic system then picks up this fluid and transports it back up to the heart.
However, right before it gets to your heart it first has to go through lymph nodes. This is where it’s filtered and detoxed of bacteria or viruses. The problem is, if the lymphatic system gets backed up with this fluid it can cause swelling all over the body.
In this situation, the best thing you can do is get a lymphatic drainage massage.
Lymphatic massage has risen recently in popularity because of all the amazing benefits. What most don’t realize is this technique has been around for almost 100 years. You see, during the 1930s a man named Emil Vodder from France created the technique.
Then after some years, it became the go-to technique for lymphedema.
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Rheumatoid arthritis. Many people with rheumatoid arthritis experience poor lymph flow. They also experience swelling, increased pain in joints, and loss of range of motion. Lymphatic drainage massage can help ease these symptoms.
Fibromyalgia. This is a condition that causes inflammation of the skin, nerves and tissue swelling. A lymph drainage massage may help with these symptoms of Fibromyalgia.
Also conditions such as:
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There are four types of lymphatic drainage massage that physiotherapists, doctors, and massage therapists utilize.
Vodder – is where the therapist uses a sweeping motion around a specific area they are treating.
Foldi – expands on the Vodder technique where the therapist switches between circular hand motions and periods of relaxation.
Casley – Smith. In this type of lymphatic drainage massage, the therapist will use the sides and palms of their hands in a circular motion.
Leduc – uses specific hand motions to collect lymph fluid then reroute it so that it’s reabsorbed into the lymphatic system.
Usually, the patient will be lying down on their back. The therapist will ask the patient to perform diaphragmatic breathing (a.k.a belly breathing). They will do this type of breathing at the very beginning and end of session as it helps push the fluid toward your heart.
After, the therapist will first treat the lymph nodes and areas of the body that are not affected. Gently stretching the skin in specific direction will then be followed by a resting phase to allow the skin to return back to normal. They will usually move from the part of the limb closest to the torso and move outward using slow and rhythmical movements to drain the affected areas.
It’s a very gentle massage.
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For best results, it’s recommended to do a lymphatic drainage massage every 3 months in a series.
For example. three sessions a week for the first two weeks. Then you start to wean down to 2 sessions per week during weeks 3-4 and weeks 5-6 one session per week.
Lymphatic drainage massage benefits:
This type of massage is a powerful detox agent for your body so you may experience these detox side effects:
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Some people report after this type of massage they need to urinate more frequently. This is likely due to the fact that lymphatic drainage massage helps to release water retention. When this extra fluid is flushed out of the body, it can lead to an increase in urination. Therefore, if you are looking to detoxify your body, a lymphatic drainage massage may be a helpful treatment.
1.) Drink plenty of water before
2.) Don’t eat a big meal before your session
3.) Wear comfortable clothing
Yes, lymphatic massage can help tighten skin. By removing excess fluid and waste products from the body, lymphatic massage can reduce puffiness and swelling, helping to tighten and firm the skin.
There are several pressure points that can help to drain the sinuses, including the temples, cheekbones, bridge of the nose, and jawline.
Before trying the following techniques, you should consult a local health care practitioner to ensure you are appropriate for lymphatic self massage. Once cleared, before you do a lymphatic drainage self-massage you first need to prepare your body. Also, keep in mind to use gentle pressure and do not massage infected or swollen areas. You also want to drink plenty of water to help your body flush out the toxins. 2 to 4 glasses should do!
Next, you want to prepare your body.
1.) Deep lymphatic breathing
Breathing is an important part of a Lymphatic massage because it stimulates the lymphatic system in your whole body.
Here’s how to do it:
Place both hands on your stomach and inhale through your nose. You want to let your stomach rise and keep your shoulders still. Then exhale through your mouth. Do this 4 times. In between sets take a short rest in between so you don’t get dizzy.
2.) Prepare the front of your neck
This allows lymph fluid from your neck to drain back to your bloodstream. You can even do both sides of the neck at the same time by crossing your hands.
Here’s how to perform it:
Take your 2nd and 3rd finger and place on either side of your neck, right above your collarbone. Then massage down and inward towards your collarbone. Gently stretch the skin as far as it naturally goes and then release. Repeat 15 times.
3.) Prepare The Side of Your Neck
Place your fingers on either side of your neck underneath your ears. Then gently stretch the skin back away from your face and down. Then release. Do this in a slow and gentle way. Repeat 10 to 15 times.
4.) Prepare The Back of Your Neck.
Take both of your palms and place them on the back of your neck near your hairline. Stretch the skin towards your upper spine and down toward the bottom of your neck. Then release.
Repeat 10 to 15 times
5.) Chest
This movement stimulates the lymph nodes in your underarm to transport lymph fluid from the abdomen and upper leg.
Take your palm and place it against your underarm then gently pull up and in toward your chest. Then release. Repeat 10 to 15 times.
6.) Hip to Underarm
This movement will transport fluid away from your hip toward your underarm.
Take your hand and place it on your hip. Then using small strokes massage upward along the side of your body to your underarm. Gently stretch your skin as far as it can go naturally and release.
Repeat 10 to 15 times.
7.) Inside leg to the Outside of your Leg – lymphatic drainage of legs
This massage transports fluid away from the inside of your leg to the side of your leg and then up to your armpit.
Place one hand on the front of your leg and one on the back at the top of your thigh right below your hip. Gently stretch the skin from the inside of your leg and up toward your hip. Start at the top of your leg and work your way down toward your knee using this movement.
Once you finish, place your hand on both sides of your knee. Then stretch your skin naturally in an upward direction towards your armpit.
Repeat each section 10 to 15 times.
8.) Knee
This movement will stimulate the lymph nodes in the back of the knee.
Simply place both hands behind your knee. Stretch your skin up toward your thigh and release.
Repeat 10 to 15 times.
9.) Prepare Your Armpits
If you have a history of cancer , make sure to avoid areas where cancer was treated.
First, cup your palm and place it under your armpit. Gently glide the palm upward and toward your chest. Then repeat on the next arm. Perform 8-10 times for each arm.
10.) Prepare Your Knees
Place your fingers on the back of your knees so that your fingers are facing each other. Then press the fingers into the back of the knees and roll them upward.
11.) Prepare Your Ankle
Place the fingertips of your hands into both sides of your ankle. Then press into your skin and stretch up toward your shin. Then release. Repeat 10 times
12.) Prepare Your Foot
Place the bottom of your hand on the top of your foot. Then gently stretch the skin up toward your ankle and release. Repeat 10 times.
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The first thing is to rehydrate and drink lots of water to speed up the detox period. Then just relax and do not do any strenuous activities for some time.
No, it’s a very gentle massage.
According to Rebecca Hammad, a certified lymphedema therapist (CLT) The benefits of manual lymphatic drainage typically last for up to six hours.
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