Why You Should Try Lymphatic Drainage Massage
When you have a headache or maybe feeling stressed out, your first thought to relieve the symptoms is usually a Lymphatic Drainage massage right? Probably not, but it really should be! Lymphatic massage can help with many different ailments such as fatigue, insomnia, stress, swelling, and even pain resulting from a number of different medical issues including arthritis and migraines. The benefits can be endless and in the meantime, you’re getting a massage - what could be better?
Lymphatic drainage massage is a very gentle light massage that helps to direct the lymphatic fluid towards the lymph nodes. This massage focuses on your body's lymphatic system. Many people believe this type of massage is only for individuals with lymphedema or fibromyalgia, but that is certainly not the case. The lymphatic system is part of your immune system and cleans toxins, proteins, cancer cells, viruses, and dead cells close to 20 times faster than your body is able to do itself. Once these toxins are removed, your body can relax deeper and direct more energy to regenerate cells. A properly functioning lymphatic system could lead to weight loss and increased energy levels. Nothing wrong with that!
During a lymph drainage massage, a trained massage therapist uses a series of techniques including gliding, compressing, stretching, and cupping motions over the body. These light rhythmic movements help to stimulate the lymphatic system and the therapist will follow a sequence to ensure lymph fluids don’t remain trapped anywhere and every area is treated with care. As a result, there are both detoxification and esthetic benefits. This massage technique is effective for pain relief, digestive problems, hormonal imbalances, skin conditions, allergies, and more.
Lymphatic drainage massage was developed by Emil and Estrid Vodder, a husband and wife team who developed the strokes and sequence of what they called lymphology. This was back in the 1930s and started gleaning a lot of attention in France for treatment in the medical community for lymphedema as a result of radiation and chemotherapy. Today, this has expanded worldwide into lymphatic drainage massage and men and women include this into their skincare and wellness routines.
Whether you suffer from an illness like lymphedema or simply are feeling a little down, this massage can be the answer. The point of lymphatic drainage is to detoxify and rejuvenate your body and can even help with aesthetic factors and not just health. This massage has also been known to help relieve stress and symptoms of depression. Finding new ways to help yourself feel better physically and mentally is important and luckily you have to look no further. Book an appointment today with Holistic Massotherapy & Wellness and let one of their trained and experienced therapists show you how much better you can feel.