Words of Wellness

Lymphatic Drainage Massage at Elements Chandler
West
Lymphatic drainage massage is a form of gentle massage that encourages the
movement of lymph fluids around the body.
Lymph is the fluid left behind after your cardiovascular system sends blood to
your tissues and organs.
The fluid in the system helps remove waste and toxins from body tissues. The
largest nodes are in the neck, groin, and armpits. They all work together to make
sure "clean" lymph is transported back to the veins that carry blood toward the
heart.
The lymphatic system clears away infection and keeps your body fluids in
balance. If it's not working properly, fluid builds in your tissues and causes
swelling, called lymphedema. Other lymphatic system problems can include
infections, blockage, and cancer.
Lymphatic massage, sometimes called manual lymphatic drainage, is a
specialized type of massage. The massage involves gently manipulating specific
areas of your body to help lymph move to an area with working lymph vessels to
reduce swelling. Some health conditions can cause lymph fluid to build up.
Lymphatic drainage massage can help benefit in swelling from an injury,
infection, cancer treatment, or surgery.
During a lymphatic drainage massage, the massage therapist will follow a
particular sequence, using a series of massage techniques, including stretching,
compressing, gliding, and cupping motions. Massaging an area without swelling
will make space for fluid to flow to those parts from more congested areas.
Some conditions can benefit more from the massage than others. Talk to your
doctor before getting a lymphatic drainage massage, and make sure you're
receiving treatment from a trained professional. Elements will match you to our
therapists specially trained in Manual Lymphatic Drainage.