Can a massage therapist do lymphatic drainage?
Can a massage therapist do lymphatic drainage?
Lymphatic Drainage Massage by a specially qualified practitioner can help promote the circulation of lymph and reduce swelling and associated pain and discomfort. You should only have Manual Lymphatic Drainage massage from a specially trained massage therapist.
What type of massage is best for lymphatic drainage?
Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) can go where Deep Tissue massage and Swedish cannot – into swollen areas. Lymphatic drainage can leave you feeling exhausted. You may want to have a lie down, or at the very least, a very undemanding schedule for the rest of the day. Give your body time to ease back into activity.
When should you not do lymphatic drainage massage?
Do not massage swollen or infected areas. Do not massage areas of the body that have undergone treatment for cancer. Drink extra fluids, ideally 2 to 4 glasses of water, after each massage to help flush the body.
Can lymphatic massage reduce weight?
The higher your metabolic rate, the more fat your body burns per minute (even when you are inactive, or simply sitting). Regular lymphatic massages prevent your metabolic rate from slowing down, thus helping you avoid weight gain. It also stimulates weight loss if you had a low metabolism, as it raises it over time.
Does a lymphatic massage actually work?
LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE MASSAGE. Lymph work has been shown to help the scarring process by enhancing circulation and immunity. As the lymph flow around the scar is increased, lymph vessels that have been damaged are stimulated to heal, and the increased lymph flow also draws away toxins, improving the health of the tissues.
What are the effects of massage on the lymphatic system?
During a massage, lymphatic drainage stimulates the lymphatic system and increases lymph flow. Increasing lymph flow improves the efficiency of the lymphatic system. A more efficient lymphatic system can reduce the effects of delayed onset muscle soreness and decrease swelling, muscular fatigue, weakness and pain.
Why is lymphatic massage so gentle?
If the pressure is too deep then these tiny vessels collapse , defeating the goal of moving fluid and thus explaining why lymphatic massage is so gentle. As a massage therapist used to working deeply into muscles and connective tissue, it can be a tricky modality to learn, but the pressure must be light and the skin must be stretched and released for MLD to work.
What do lymphatic massage therapists do?
A lymphatic massage session for women who develop lymphedema after surgery for breast cancer starts with light massage on the surface of the skin of the neck. The therapist gently rubs, strokes, taps or pushes the skin in directions that follow the structure of the lymphatic system so that accumulated lymph fluid can drain through proper channels.