WHAT IS LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE AND WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
LYMPHATIC
DRAINAGE
From at-home Gua Sha and face roller kits to massages done by professionals, lymphatic drainage has been rising in popularity over the years. As well as having proven benefits for people who have lymphedema or who may be at risk for developing it in the future, many other individuals see getting a lymphatic draining massage as an act of self-care. In this article, we will be looking at what lymphatic drainage is, the difference between the manual and simple massage types, and what benefits you can expect.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MANUAL & SIMPLE LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE
If you are looking to get a lymphatic drainage massage done, and have been researching the practice, then you may have come across the phrases ‘manual’ and ‘simple’. This describes two different massage techniques, which result in your lymph being drained.
Firstly, the term ‘manual lymphatic drainage’ is typically done by a qualified practitioner or therapist who will massage you with gentle, skin-stretching techniques. Whereas ‘simple lymphatic drainage’ is for those looking to do it at home. Usually, these massages will be a lot less complicated. A trained professional is able to teach an individual these very basic drainage techniques, or even a doctor can advise on further safe ways to drain your excess lymphatic fluid in the comfort of your own home. No matter which massage method you choose, we would always recommend asking a medical practitioner first, getting trained by a professional in the field, and maybe even trying out a professional massage as well with the manual lymphatic drainage techniques.
THE BENEFITS OF
MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE
Many individuals can benefit from a lymphatic drainage massage, including people who may suffer from lymphedema (the localised swelling of the body caused by an abnormal accumulation of lymph) or fibromyalgia (a long-term condition that causes pain all over the body). As lymph is a vital component of our defensive immune system, it is important that we take care of this part of our body.
Here are some well-known benefits of lymphatic drainage:
- If you have a feeling of heaviness in any parts of your body, such as your arms, legs, hand, or feet
- If you notice swelling in your body’s extremities or other parts of your body, including your shoulder, face, chest, or groin
Along with a lymphatic drainage massage, there are a few more things you can do to also reap the benefits, such as wearing compression clothes regularly, keeping a good exercise routine, and ensuring that you have a complete skincare routine that you are happy with.
Here at Original FX Mayr, we offer lymph drainage for the face and decolleté. This service works to refresh your face by draining the lymphatic system, which helps to detoxify and unclog your passages whilst also creating a nurturing effect. We always start these sessions off by showing you some breathing exercises that will support your lymph flow and then move on to using Sodashi Clay Cleanser to cleanse the face and décolleté and optimally prime you for our lymph drainage massage using Dr. Vodder’s method. Of course, at the end of every session, you can expect to be fully pampered with a luxurious eye treatment and finished off with a soothing moisturiser.
