Lymphatic drainage massage as lymphoedema treatment

A lymphatic drainage massage is superficial because the lymphatic capillaries are located just below the epidermis of the skin, and also rhythmical to mimic the movement of the muscles contracting. It works on the principal that the area closest to the heart where the lymphatic fluid drains into the venous blood should be drained before moving to the next. It is very slow because the lymphatic system is rather sluggish and the fluid can be particularly viscous. The lymph nodes, which are regarded as filtering stations are gently but more strongly pumped and scooped. The massage strokes follow the direction of drainage towards the appropriate nodal site and in some cases where nodes may be fewer, bypass an area to drain the fluid towards the most appropriate site.

The lymphatic system is innervated just like the blood circulation, only approximately 6 times per minute in comparison with the heart, which pumps the blood at the rate of 60 times per minute. A lymphatic drainage massage can increase the pumping of the lymph vessels up to 50 times per minute.

The lymphatic drainage massage may take longer to perform. For this reason, it is best to allow one hour and half for a full body drainage massage.

Lymphatic drainage massage as an adjunct to remedial therapies to address conditions others than lymphoedema

Lymphatic drainage massage can be applied before other remedial techniques to

1. Decrease bruising, swelling and pain

2. Prepare the tissue before treatment

4. Decrease joint stiffness

5. Increase the range of movement where the volume amperes it

6. Promote healing, as it clears the injury site of wastes, debris and bacteria

7. Decrease back pain where constipation is involved

 Lymphatic drainage massage can be applied at the end of a treatment to remove excessive wastes released by the procedure.




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