Manual lymphatic drainage is a type of massage that is used to eliminate excess fluids and toxins, facilitating the treatment of cellulite, swelling or lymphedema, and is also used in postoperative surgeries, especially plastic surgeries.
Lymphatic drainage does not reduce weight, does not eliminate fat, does not help reduce volume, eliminating fluids that cause the body to swell. This massage should always be performed in the direction of the lymph nodes by applying a little pressure with your hands on the skin, as excess pressure could inhibit lymphatic circulation by committing its benefit.
- Lymphatic drainage massage can be done at home.
- But ideally it should be done in a clinic with professionals specialized in the application of the technique.
- Especially if it is indicated after a certain type of surgery.
- You already know the benefits of lymphatic drainage.
There are several maneuvers that can be performed during a drainage session, but they are more difficult to use:
The pressure maintained should be gentle, similar to a slight touch, and the directions of the drain must be strictly respected for it to have the expected effect.
Lymphatic drainage should always begin with maneuvers that stimulate the evacuation of lymph nodes, located in the tongue area and supraclavicular region.
The stimulus in these regions must be hacked before starting vacuum manoeuvres, and should be repeated 1 to 3 times, during the session, to improve its results.
Initially, stimuli in these regions should be repeated with repeated circular or pumping movements 10 to 15 times, then you must follow the order for complete body drainage:
Drainage begins with drainage drainage, food drainage begins with circles with your fingers pressing on the supraclavicular region, then there should be gentle circles in the esternocleidomastoy muscle, on the side of the cell and also on the neck area. , starts with proper drainage of the face, for which it is necessary to start drainage around the mouth, for this it should be:
Drainage in arms, hands and fingers with stimulus in the axillary region, with several series of 4-5 circles. From then on, you should:
Drainage of this area ends with stimulation of the axillary nodes
Drainage of this area is accompanied by the stimulation of the nodes of the supraclavicular and axillary region with circular or pumping movements, subsequently should:
Drainage of this area ends with stimulation of the subclavicular region.
Abdominal drainage begins with stimulation of the groin area, then you should:
Abdominal wall drainage ends with pump stimulation of the inguinal lymph nodes.
Drainage of legs and dogs with stimulation of the inguinal region with consecutive pressures and circular movements with the fingertips in several series of 4-5 circles. You must then:
Propagation maneuvers and buttocks on the side of the hand and circular finger movements may be prescribed. You must drain:
Drainage in this region ends with stimulation of the groin nodes
After completing drainage, the individual should sit and rest for 5 to 10 minutes, in case he or she is being treated for lymphedema, for example, he or she may use an elastic sleeve to prevent the area from scratching again, in case this improves intense physical activity. After the procedure, you should also wear a compression sleeve during physical activity.
Drainage can be done 1 to 5 times per week, depending on each case, as the number of sessions will be prescribed by the individual therapist who will perform the procedure after an initial evaluation.
Lymphatic drainage removes fluids that cause swelling, which is one of the causes of cellulite, which is redirected to the bloodstream, filtered through the kidneys and then removed from the body by urine; However, the results are easily visible when combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise.