What is Lymphatic massage and what are its benefits
Lymphatic massage stimulates the body's lymphatic system, while promoting many benefits for your health and body such as fighting cellulite and detoxifying the body. Studies have found that lymphatic massage or lymphatic drainage massage can be beneficial for many conditions and can effectively help restore the lymphatic system.
What is Lymphatic massage and how does it help the body
Lymphatic massage is an effective way to get rid of unnecessary "waste", such as bacteria and excess fluid that accumulates in your body. With correct movements, the therapist helps your body to eliminate toxins – waste that stagnates in the lymph nodes.
How is the lymphatic massage done?
Lymphatic massage should only be done by professional therapists if recommended by your doctor. The massage therapist uses a series of massage techniques, such as stretching, compression, sliding and cupping movements. The light rhythmic movements stimulate the lymphatic system without pressing hard on the vessel. They make the lymph fluid move easily through the nodes and tissues, ensuring that the fluid does not get trapped anywhere. It can also be combined with other massage services such as sports massage, belly massage or even with pressotherapy for a holistic treatment of your problems.
How often is lymphatic massage done and where can it be done
The frequency with which you will need to do lymphatic massage varies according to the condition. Your therapist may ask you to repeat the procedure from once a month to once a week.
See in detail: When should have a massage?
In the first session, it will be evaluated how often the lymphatic massage will need to be done for best results. The session can be held at massage studio or at your home.
Which people can have a massage?
Lymphatic massage can be done by patients experiencing lymphedema, i.e. retention of lymphatic fluid between the soft tissues and cells of the body. This condition can be caused by:
- Patients with cancer or after cancer treatments that include removal of lymph nodes.
- Filariasis, which is an infection of the lymph nodes by a parasite carried by mosquitoes.
- Certain types of vascular surgery, such as vein stripping.
- Burn scar excision.
- Lipectomy, a type of surgery to remove fat from the body.
- Infection or trauma to the lymphatic system.
- Fluid accumulation due to venous thrombosis.
- health conditions that affect blood flow to the extremities, such as the hands and feet;
Doctors often recommend lymphatic massage to treat symptoms. In any case, you should consult your doctor before making an appointment.
Benefits of lymphatic massage
In addition to a wonderful relaxing experience, lymphatic massage provides a number of benefits for the body that can radically change and help your lymphatic system. Many of these are intended to boost your lymphatic system and unblock it from various toxins and "waste". Some of the benefits of lymphatic massage are:
Fighting fluid retention
Fluid retention, whether around your belly or legs, can lead to swelling and bloating in your lymphatic system. A lymphatic drainage massage helps to remove all this fluid, pushing it towards the lymph nodes where it can be eliminated.
Breaks down cellulite and fat cells
Your massage therapist can target cellulite during lymphatic massage, using a clever technique that, over time, can help smooth the skin. This procedure also aims to break down fat cells, with some people reporting that it helped them lose weight faster.
See also: Cellulite massage: What it is and how it helps
Helps with swelling after injury
Injuries caused e.g. from a hard workout in the gym, can cause fluid to build up in the injured area, which causes additional swelling. Excessive swelling can be a sign that your lymphatic system is not working as it should, so a lymphatic drainage massage may be needed to help remove some of the swelling. You can combine it with sports massage (deep tissue) for pain relief after sports injuries.
Helps with results after liposuction
If you have undergone liposuction, lymphatic massage can help you optimize the results. In many cases, you can visit right after your procedure, but it's a good idea to talk to your doctor before making an appointment.
Improves the skin
The good blood circulation caused by lymphatic massage can give your skin a glow and rejuvenate you. Especially if you combine it with head massage, facial treatments and other types of relaxing massage such as Swedish and hot melted wax massage, you will see brilliant results.
It strengthens the immune system
By improving lymph flow, the immune system can work more effectively, helping to fight germs and disease.
Relieves migraine
Some migraine sufferers have reported a reduction in the frequency and severity of migraines after receiving lymphatic massage. This can be attributed to improved circulation and relaxation.
Improves digestion
Lymphatic massage can help promote healthy digestion by reducing abdominal bloating and enhancing the movement of lymphatic fluid around the digestive organs.
Helps in post-operative recovery
It can help with post-surgery recovery by reducing swelling and promoting the removal of excess fluid. It is often recommended after procedures such as liposuction or other surgical procedures that can result in tissue trauma and fluid retention.
Reduces tension in the body
Like most types of massage, lymphatic, due to the careful movements performed by the therapist, can reduce tension in your body and make you relax while enjoying all the above benefits of lymphatic massage.
If you want to get rid of fluid and toxin retention in your body, the team at Athens Massage Center can help you relieve and heal your lymphatic system. With the lymphatic massage you enjoy important benefits such as the fight against fluid retention and a general improvement of your body's circulatory system. Book a free online appointment for yourself or an appointment for couples massage or do it as a gift to a loved one.
