Lymphatic Massage for Edema

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Lymphatic drainage massage activates the lymph system helping the body effectively remove fluid and waste from around the body and help fight infection. Edema can be caused by damaged lymph nodes or sluggish lymphatic system, called lymphatic edema or high protein edema. Oedema benefits from lymphatic drainage massage by stimulating the body's lymph flow.

Are you feeling swollen and puffy, and want to improve your health? You might be suffering from edema. Our experienced massage therapists at Health and Healing Wellness Centre can help you get back on track.

What is Edema (Oedema)?

Oedema (swelling) generally appears in the feet, ankles and legs, arms and hands. The main cause is excess fluid in your body's tissues.

Lymphatic massage or drainage is a great way to reduce swelling caused by edema. It’s gentle, relaxing, and helps stimulate the lymphatic system to drain excess fluid from the tissues. Our massage therapists are highly skilled and can help you achieve the results you’re looking for. This gentle massage encourages lymph flow in the body.

The function of the Lymph system

The lymph system carries nutrients to the cells and removes waste, extra fluids, viruses, toxins and bacteria. Lymphatic drainage is beneficial for sufferers of edema as it gently helps the body remove fluid retention from around the tissues.

Symptoms of Edema

• Swelling or puffiness of the tissue directly under your skin, especially in your legs or arms.
• Feeling tightness where the swelling is.
• Skin that retains a dimple (pits) after being pressed for several seconds
• The skin over the swollen area looks stretched and shiny
• Difficulty walking if your legs, ankles or feet are swollen
• Mild pain or soreness in the affected area

What causes edema?

Edema can be the result of medication, pregnancy, a blockage in a leg vein, or an underlying disease such conditions are congestive heart failure, kidney disease or cirrhosis, which will require separate treatment.

Make an appointment to see your medical professional if you have swelling, stretched or shiny skin that retains a dimple after being pressed (pitting) as these could be signs of pulmonary edema, which requires prompt medical treatment.

See your doctor immediately if you experience:

• Shortness of breath
• Difficulty breathing
• Chest pains

There are several possible causes, including:

• Gravity - Sitting or standing in one place for long periods of time, water naturally pulls down into your arms, legs and feet.
• Weakened valves - When the valves in your veins are weak, it is hard for your veins to push blood back up to your heart, which leads to varicose veins and a buildup of fluid in your legs.
• Underlying medical conditions - Conditions like heart failure, lung, liver, kidney or thyroid diseases have edema as a symptom
• Side effects of medication - Some medications, such as blood pressure or pain management, have edema as a side effect.
• Poor nutrition - Not eating a well-balanced diet, or a diet high in salt (sodium) could lead to fluid buildup in different parts of the body.
• Pregnancy - Swelling in your legs during pregnancy occurs as the uterus puts pressure on your blood vessels in the lower part of your body.
• Compromised immune system - An allergic reaction, infection, burns, trauma or clots can lead to edema.

Benefits of lymphatic drainage

• gently reduce edema
• increase immune function
• remove toxins from tissues
• increase energy
• kickstart a sluggish immune system
• speed sports injury recovery and prevent edema
• detoxification.

What is manual lymph drainage?

Manual lymph drainage is a form of very gentle massage which encourages the lymph flow in the body. The lymph system carries nutrients to the cells and removes waste, extra fluids, viruses, toxins and bacteria. Lymphatic drainage is beneficial for sufferers of edema as it gently helps the body remove fluid retention from around the tissues.

Treat edema with lymphatic massage

Our team of experienced Brisbane massage therapists are skilled in providing soothing lymphatic massage for the elimination of fluid retention and edema.

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Book in for a consultation with our massage therapy team today and take a holistic approach to Edema treatment. Book a massage today.