Lymphatic Drainage Massage in Tallahassee

Reducing Lymphedema with Lymphatic Drainage Massage Techniques

Medical New Today provides a great overview on lymphatic drainage. They say, “while the heart continuously pumps blood through the blood vessels, the lymphatic system relies on the movement of smooth muscles to transport fluid through the lymph vessels.

Health conditions can interrupt the normal flow of lymph, causing lymph fluid to build up in a particular area of the body, often in the arms or legs, where it can causing swelling. This condition is called lymphedema.

People can develop lymphedema as a result of infections, cancer treatments that involve the removal of lymph nodes, and any condition that damages the lymphatic system.

Lymphatic massage can reduce swelling and improve circulation throughout the lymphatic system. Lymphatic massage usually forms part of a treatment program called decongestive lymphatic therapy (DLT) – lymphatic drainage massage, compression undergarments, exercise and skin care.”

Lymphatic Massage is often referred to as Postsurgical Massage or Postoperative Massage

During surgery, your body is exposed to a variety of physical abuse – in your joints, muscles and tissues. It’s why most people don’t feel great in the days or weeks after a surgery. They’re body is going through a healing process. And, depending on your condition, age and extent of the surgery, recovery can range from mild to pretty intensive.

Postsurgical or postoperative therapy massage using lymphatic drainage techniques helps to speed recovery and reduce or eliminate pain or inflammation product that occur after surgery (especially with cosmetic surgeries). It can play an important role in your postoperative care.

Lymphatic drainage is the natural function of your lymphatic system and is essential in helping your body maintain immunity.

Depending on your condition, your doctor may approve lymphatic massage therapy within a few days after your surgery. Most of our patients will use multiple lymphatic focused therapy sessions to help reduce inflammation, bruising and overall pain associated with their surgical procedure. We also provide other medical massage therapy options, so when you call for an appointment, be sure to tell us exactly what issues you’d like to address.

What are some benefits of Postsurgical Massage for our Tallahassee clients?

• Reduction in bruising
• Reduction of pain
• Reduction of inflammation
• Fewer lumps and bumps, normalization of tissues in area of surgery
• Increased skin flexibility
• Less time for body to reconstruct tissues
• Reduced scarring
• Prevention of subcutaneous fibrosis after liposuction
• Normalization of tissue sensitivity
• Calming effect on the nervous system

Want to learn more? Read  about the benefits of Lymphatic Massage after surgery here at Very Well Health and at Women’s Health Magazine.