Lymphatic drainage massages have become so popular nowadays that they are no longer a red carpet secret reserved for A-listers and professional athletes. You may have heard of the technique that promotes lymphatic drainage thanks to influencers and celebrities who report that the massage helps them look more “snatched” and “glowy”, with a firmer and more radiant appearance to their faces and bodies!
Let’s delve into what it is and why it works!
What Is The Lymphatic System?
The lymphatic system is composed of blood vessels, nodes, and organs that work to support your immune system by circulating lymph, a clear fluid with white blood cells, which is filtered by the lymph nodes.
Lymph nodes filter out toxins, bacteria, and any harmful substances that can negatively impact your health. Your lymph nodes can in fact become overloaded, especially during times of stress, injury, sleep deprivation, dehydration, or poor dieting.
Accumulation of lymph in cells and lymph node tissues leads to water retention, which is why people often feel bloated, tired, or “heavy” in difficult times.
Gentle massage therapy can drain excess fluids and ease metabolic waste through lymph nodes, encouraging relaxation and circulation, while reducing swelling, bloating, and fluid retention.
How Does Lymphatic Massage Feel?
Lymphatic massage techniques use gentle pressure to stimulate circulation of lymph fluids. This full-body experience is as relaxing as a full body massage, with little to no discomfort or pain, unless it is being performed while you have a pre-existing condition or as part of post-surgery care. Even so, your massage therapist will consult with you prior to and during the session, checking in frequently to ensure that you are at ease throughout. Each session is customized to your specific goals and needs.
With every custom massage, your massage therapist will communicate and accommodate any areas of concern that may have already been swollen or sore, optimizing pressure to improve lymph drainage without causing excessive discomfort, ensuring the massage remains within your comfort limits.
Benefits Of Lymphatic Massage
Lymphatic drainage plays a significant role in maintaining and improving immune function, as your body relies on the passage and filtration of lymph to remove cellular waste.
A key fact about the lymphatic system is that it does not have a pump in the way that your heart pumps blood through your cardiovascular system. Certain conditions can lead to lymphedema, which is swelling caused by the buildup of lymphatic fluid, often arising due to surgery, trauma, diseases, or infection.
Cancer treatments that involve removal of lymph nodes or radiation damage to lymph tissues can prevent or hinder the lymphatic system’s ability to remove pathogenic cells, thus contributing to cancer metastasis.
By improving circulation and function throughout your lymphatic system, lymphatic drainage massages can help you “glow up” from the inside out. However, it is important to understand that lymphatic drainage massages are not a substitute for holistic healthy lifestyle habits.
That said, even with the best chefs and fitness trainers, some Hollywood starlets still swear by lymphatic drainage massages to “sculpt” their midsections and enhance the luminosity of their complexions prior to photoshoots or other major events. The popularity of lymphatic drainage massage therapy is a testament to the benefits that add onto the existing aspects of your wellness and self care routine!
If you simply want to look and feel your absolute best while de-stressing from your busy schedule, give us a call today and ask us about our custom lymphatic drainage massages!
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