How to Determine if Lymphatic Massage Is Needed

The lymphatic system circulates throughout your body, much like the blood vessels in the circulatory system. The lymphatic system helps remove impurities and toxins from your body. Lymphatic massage is a gentle massage done for various health conditions, and it can also help improve physical appearance.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Discuss lymphatic massage with your doctor after a mastectomy. If lymph nodes have been removed during your mastectomy, your doctor may prescribe lymphatic massage to help drain and relieve edema. It is very important that you go only to a massage therapist who has experience with post-mastectomy massage. If your doctor prescribes lymphatic system massage, ask him for a recommendation.

2. Visit a massage therapist that specializes in lymphatic system massage. Some massage therapists specialize only in aesthetics for their clients. These massage therapists concentrate on puffiness in a lymphatic massage, and will use a gentle massage on your face and neck to help drain the excess fluid from the lymphatic system.

3. Schedule a consultation with a massage therapist that specializes in lymphatic system massage. The massage therapist can help drain your lymph system of impurities and toxins, increase your circulation and boost your immune system. A full lymphatic system massage may last as long as 2 hours. Make sure the therapist knows of any health problems you have before beginning lymphatic massage.

Tips & Warnings

• Always tell the massage therapist about your health history.
• Always consult a doctor before you begin a lymphatic system massage.
• Avoid using lymphatic system massage if you have cancer, heart problems, severe inflammatory diseases, inflammation from viruses, bacteria or from allergies. If you suffer from phlebitis or blood clots, you shouldn't have lymphatic massage.
• If you have diabetes, kidney disease, epilepsy or any chronic disease, speak with your doctor before any lymphatic massage.

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