LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE MASSAGE

MOBILE LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE MASSAGE

Let’s break down what it is, why you need it, and who is a qualified provider to perform it!

What is it?

Lymphatic drainage massage is a series of intentional stimulation of large lymph nodes followed by soft strokes that are performed in a specific order to encourage the lymph fluid all over our body to move towards the heart so that it can be filtered through our kidneys and then eventually peed out.

When would I need it?

  • throughout your pregnancy

  • post tummy tuck or mommy makeover surgery

  • post csection birth

R3 Mobile PT includes mobile lymphatic drainage massage in your plan of care for your csection birth recovery, mommy makeover rehab, and pregnancy treatment plan.

Does Dr. Kristin know how?

Absolutely, as a physical therapist with their doctorate I have professional training and understanding of the lymphatic system and how to speed up the process that naturally occurs in our body to move the lymph through the system.

Why would you need it if our body does it? Because our body doesn’t have a muscle that is for pumping lymph fluid through the lymphatic system, instead it relies on your movement. Unlike the heart for example, which is a muscle that pumps the blood throughout our system- If you are more sedentary than normal whether that is because of being post-op or having extra fluid circulating when you’re pregnant, the lymphatic system isn’t moving optimally.

When you have lymphatic drainage massage performed correctly on you, you should visibly see a decrease in swelling in the targeted areas as well as well as usually an increase in urine output later.

Here is an example video of me performing lymphatic drainage massage on a patient in speed up mode!