Lymph Drainage Massage

The need for proper body detoxification has not only pushed the human race into the use of some of the most controversial medical stints but has also widened their imagination to experiment with the core areas of the body function, that is the case when it comes to the lymph drainage massage.

While the lymphatic system plays almost the same role as the blood circulatory system and is in most cases found to run hand in hand, the lymph drainage massage is based on reducing the lymph fluid. The result is simple, a body free from toxins.

In the modern society, it is the issue of lifestyle which exposes individuals to great amounts of waste which then results into large deposits of what the lymph cannot handle. The massage therapy then becomes quite important at this juncture.

The presence of toxins is a cause for many ailments. Some of these also impede the metabolic process and so as a result the body feels frail. The massage therapy aims at:

• Increasing the body energy.
• Improving the skin complexion.
• Achieve the overall good health through the reduction of the lymph fluid.
• Achieve the overall good health through the reduction of the lymph fluid.
• Management of Lymphadema

How it is done

It is aimed at bringing a gentle pressure technique which is applied in the areas of the body felt to have the problem. The best cases of those who may need the massage are those who experience lymphadema, a condition which is common among those who have been operated on.

The fluid deposit is encouraged to flow from its concentration by applying a hand pressure massage. For the overall management of the lymphadema, the use of soft touch on the affected areas is important.

The aim is as you press, make the lymph flow. In areas like the neck and the ear which are in most cases near the head, the pressure need to b e even lighter because it may affect the nervous system. Exercise is another area where the lymphadema can be effectively controlled as it allows for uniform spread of the fluids

The massage therapy comes in two areas which may need the soliciting of specialized care. The use of the manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is usually found to be a risky affair which needs the hands of those with the knowledge. It is a complex procedure for that matter.

To have good management practices, the use of compression and bandaging of the affected area is rather common when it is practiced. The Leduc, the vodder and the ever known Casley Smith procedures allow the trained therapist to handle the areas which may in some cases prove to be hard.

For the MLD to be done on a patient he is placed to lie on the massage table just like in the other massages and the therapist takes a look at the affected lymph glands. The use of hands is synonymous and it comes in rhythmically but slowly.

The simplified lymphatic drainage (SLD) is the only one which  is practicable at home because it only required the use of hands and a lot of deep breathing is what one needs. It may be done at home and on one’s self as follows:

1. Placing fingers on the neck ensure you are relaxed.
2. Press the skin down to the back.
3. Move the neck gently and have the process to be repeated.

Most of the lymphatic drainage parlous uses no oils to do it. It is only the hand which is used gently to help make the fluids flow and thus end up removing the toxins through the skin. Because of the great risk of injury, the lymphatic drainage massage needs to be done by a trained specialist in the area of lymphadema management.