Lymphatic drainage (lymphatic) massage - a procedure that has a stimulating effect on the movement through the body of the lymph. The method was first described in 1930.
The effect is produced through rhythmic gentle massage of the skin and lymph nodes. At the first stage, the proximal limbs are released, and then the distal ones. The duration of the session is about an hour. The procedure consists of performing careful massage movements in which the pressure on the body should not be higher than forty mmHg.
This technique allows you to accelerate the movement of high molecular weight proteins into the gaps of the capillaries (lymphatic), while the contraction of the lymphatic vessels is stimulated. As a result, lymphatic massage increases the flow of lymph through the collateral vessels and subcutaneous plexus.
The masseur acts directly on the skin, and skin folds between the fingers should not occur. Massage is performed in the direction of the lymphatic current. The procedure is carried out at a slow pace, with a frequency of not more than 10 movements in one minute.
Lymphatic massage has some contraindications. Procedures are prohibited for inflammatory skin diseases, conflicts, trophic ulcers, malignant neoplasms. You can not do massage with reduced arterial blood flow in the limbs, with diabetes, atherosclerosis, endarteritis.
However, lymphatic massage has many favorable moments. Firstly, there is a release of body cells from decay products. The procedure facilitates the work of all cells, increasing metabolism and thus accelerating the process of reducing excess weight.
As a result of a faster lymphatic flow, the body is cleansed of toxins and decay products, which allows tissues and organs to be more and more saturated with oxygen and useful nutrients. Lymphatic massage allows you to get rid of excess intercellular fluid, which is one of the causes of the manifestation and occurrence of cellulite.
In the process, the tissues are washed better, swelling disappears faster and inflammation disappears, the normal healthy structure of muscle tissue, subcutaneous tissue is restored. A person begins to look attractive and young.
When performing a massage, a medical worker must first remove spasms and tension on the surface of the body with his hands, then his effect moves to the depth of the tissues, thereby reducing the effects of stress and anxiety. And only at the final stage is the lymphatic system pumped.
The massage technique may differ somewhat in its execution, but in any case, the procedures should be performed by an experienced specialist who takes into account the physiology and anatomy of both the lymphatic system and other parts of the body.
Lymphatic drainage massage of the feet will be useful for people suffering from varicose veins, edematous syndrome, since these ailments are accompanied by a delay in the lower limbs of the person's lymphatic outflow. The procedures in combination are used when performing programs to correct the figure and reduce body weight, especially in the treatment of edematous forms of cellulite. In this case, the lymphatic vessels are released, which are compressed by swollen fat cells.
In combination with various weight loss techniques, lymphatic massage gives an excellent effective effect, removing metabolic products from the body resulting from the breakdown of fat, and improves drainage functions.
To achieve a lasting effect, you will need to complete a course of 12 procedures with a frequency of 2-3 massages per week.