{"id":3453,"date":"2023-08-16T21:44:08","date_gmt":"2023-08-16T18:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/?p=3453"},"modified":"2025-10-08T16:03:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T13:03:21","slug":"ti-einai-to-lemphiko-masaz-10-simantika-ofeli","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/en\/ti-einai-to-lemphiko-masaz-10-simantika-ofeli\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Lymphatic massage and what are its benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"


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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Lymphatic massage and how does it help the body<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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 \u2013 waste that stagnates in the lymph nodes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How is the lymphatic massage done?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lymphatic massage should only be done by professional therapists if recommended by your doctor. The massage therapist uses a series of massage techniques<\/a>, such as stretching, compression, sliding and cupping movements.\u200b\u200b 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<\/a> or even with pressotherapy<\/a> for a holistic treatment of your problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How is Lymphatic Massage done?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

How often is lymphatic massage done and where can it be done<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

See in detail: When should have a massage?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a> or at your home<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Which people can have a massage?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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:<\/p>\n\n\n\n