Massage Therapy to push lymphatic fluid

Lymphatic drainage massage is a technique to help increase lymph flow. With an increase of lymph flow immune function is increased. Harmful substances are removed from the tissues and neutralized in the nodes. It has also been shown that an increase in lymph flow stimulates an increased production of lymphocyte, which means an enhanced immune function.

Lymphatic drainage can be applied to clients who are suffering from a lack of energy, or a sluggish immune system.

This type of massage is also very helpful during pregnancy when an increase in weight gain and fluids are seen. Lymphatic drainage techniques are used on the lower legs and ankles to help with swelling that occurs in the later months of pregnancy.

Lymphatic drainage massage is also useful when working with clients who have sports injuries. After the initial inflammatory stage has passed, lymphatic work will help to clear the tissue of debris, and help to reduce the minor swelling. Continued applications of lymphatic drainage while the client is healing can help to enhance the tissue regeneration process.

Another common use for lymph drainage massage is with women who have had breast cancer and had lymph nodes removed. Sometimes edema in their arm becomes present. If the swelling is minor, then lymphatic drainage work in conjunction with medical supervision can do a great amount of good.