Lymphatic Drainage Massage by a Lymphedema Physical Therapist- Why it's Important & How to Do it

Lymphatic Drainage Massage plays a major piece in lymphatic health. Lymphatic health is essential to your well-being and overall health. In this video, I explain how lymphatic drainage massage works and then show how to complete lymphatic drainage massage at home correctly. As a certified lymphedema physical therapist (CLT-LANA), I think it's important to visually see and understand how the lymphatic system works so when you're doing the lymphatic drainage massage that you do it effectively. Enjoy! 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗟𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲? Shop my e-guides with directions, diagrams, and step-by-step photos here: https://www.cancerrehabpt.com/shop 00:00 Intro 01:11: What are the benefits of doing lymphatic drainage massage 01:28 : The Lymphatic System Explained 02:24 : What to use lymphatic drainage massage 03:05 : Showing how to do lymphatic drainage massage of the abdomen! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- //𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬: Instagram: @cancerrehabpt https://www.instagram.com/cancerrehabpt/ Website: http://cancerrehabpt.com My Amazon Storefront: http://amazon.com/shop/cancerrehabpt Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Videos Discussed: Deep Breathing for Lymphatic Drainage - Diaphragmatic Breathing for Lymphedema: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTbn8mZWdqs Lymphatic Drainage Massage for Breast Lymphedema & Swelling: How to Complete a Lymphatic Massage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSXIcxwkc6A&t=216s Lymphatic Drainage Massage for Face, Head, & Neck Swelling or Lymphedema - By a Physical Therapist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQdLZ26r-rU&t=444s Lymphedema Massage: FULL Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage for LEFT LEG Lymphedema: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TCEAQL5LLE&t=509s Lymphedema Massage: FULL Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage for RIGHT LEG Lymphedema: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vEhZ3iyfdE&t=455s Lymphedema Massage: Full Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage for LEFT ARM Lymphedema: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClB_nqi2u04&t=25s Lymphedema Massage: Full Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage for RIGHT ARM Lymphedema: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1djy7pVkIRU DISCLAIMER THE CONTENT OF THIS VIDEO DOES NOT REPLACE THE CARE OF PHYSICAL THERAPISTS OR OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS. THIS VIDEO CONTENT IS IN NO WAY TO BE CONSTRUED OR SUBSTITUTED AS PHYSICAL THERAPY OR ANY OTHER TYPE MEDICAL ADVICE, BUT IS FOR GENERAL EDUCATION aND DEMONSTRATION ONLY. THESE MOVES MAY NOT BE APPROPRIATE FOR YOUR SPECIFIC SITUATION, SO GET APPROVAL AND GUIDANCE FROM YOUR OWN HEALTHCARE PROVIDER BEFORE BEGINNING. PERFORM AT YOUR OWN RISK. DON'T USE THIS CONTENT TO SELF-DIAGNOSE OR SELF-TREAT ANY HEALTH, MEDICAL, OR PHYSICAL CONDITION. YOU AGREE TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY CANCER REHAB PT LLC FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES INJURIES, OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS THAT ARISE FROM YOUR USE OR MISUSE OF THIS CONTENT.ALL CONTENT OR RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE COMPANY’S WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA, BLOG, OR EMAIL SERIES AND CANCER REHAB PT LLC's COMMENTS ARE EXPRESSIONS OF OPINION ONLY.