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Lymphatic drainage is carried out through a targeted massage treatment that focuses on your lymphatic system. It’s used to drain lymph fluid from your body, in cases where this is not occurring naturally due to medication, injury, or illness. Your lymphatic system is part of your immune system. The lymph system is a network of organs, tissues, and vessels that work together to drain lymph from other areas of your body, into your bloodstream.
Lymphatic drainage is particularly helpful for people who have lymphedema, a condition where your lymph nodes fail to drain effectively. As a result, the lymph builds up in other areas of the body—often your arms and legs—and leads to swelling. Lymphedema may be caused by surgery, cancer treatment, injury, infection, and or genetic disorders.
Lymphatic massage is also beneficial for other health conditions which may cause lymph node issues, such as:
● Rheumatoid arthritis
● Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI)
● Fibromyalgia
● Lipedema
During a lymph drainage massage, your practitioner will use a number of techniques on your skin, including stretching, compressing, gliding, and cupping.
She or he will apply skillful sweeping and circular movements to move the skin in the direction of lymph flow. They may take turns between moments of rest and use the sides and palms of their hands to carry out these motions. Over the course of the massage, these techniques gradually drain the accumulating lymph fluid and remove swelling.
Your massage therapist will usually start massaging the lymph nodes in your neck, groin, and armpits—this is where the key lymph drains are located.
This gentle stimulation causes your lymphatic system to kick into action, helping lymph fluid move more easily through your nodes and tissues and ensuring the fluid doesn’t accumulate in your body.
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