LYMPHATIC MASSAGE

Lymph drainage massage or lymphatic massage is a technique used to help increase lymph flow. Increased lymph flow removes harmful substances from the tissues and enhance immune function. Lymphatic massage can be useful in cases of edema, sports injury or those who experienced sluggish immune system or those who suffer from a lack of energy.
The lymphatic system plays an important role in your body's ability to recover from injury and ward off disease. It is important for the drainage system of the body to cleanse and remove toxins and bacteria. The lymphatic system has no central pump and depending on muscle contraction through deep breathing, exercise and manipulation of the user to move the fluid.

Lymphatic massage using very light pressure combined with soft pumping movements in the direction of the lymph nodes. The function of the immune system can be improved significantly, increases metabolism and helps the body to eliminate waste and toxins.

A strong immune system makes you feel balanced, happy and intact. Like most of the massage, it is important to drink plenty of water after a lymphatic massage to flush the toxins that have been released. Lymphatic massage has been used for many years to improve the quality of the skin. When lymph flow as it should, cells bathed in fresh liquid makes the skin look fresh and alive.

Lymphatic massage is also useful for people with sports injuries. When applied after neuromuscular massage, lymphatic massage helps to cleanse the network of debris and reduce mild edema that can occur after a deep tissue massage.

It is estimated that lymphatic massage can also help the process of scarring by increasing circulation and immunity. Increased lymph flow around scar stimulate lymph vessels are damaged to heal. Increased lymph flow draw toxins improve the health of the network.

Another common use of lymph drainage massage in breast cancer cases. Women who had axillary lymph nodes removed sometimes develop edema in their arms. As long as there is only a small swelling, then a massage therapist with a good knowledge of contraindications and some specific techniques can perform a large number of good.

For most of the lymphatic massage safe. But like all massage therapy there are some contra indications. For specific lymphatic massage, including acute inflammation, malignant tumors, thrombosis and major heart problems. To get the best results from lymphatic massage, looking for a trained and qualified therapist.