How To Effectively Treat Lymphedema

Manual Lymph Drainage Massage

For some patients, a manual lymph drainage massage might be an ideal option. This is a special technique that encourages lymph fluid to flow out of the affected leg or arm. If a patient has active cancer, there are varying massage treatments that may provide potential benefits. It's important to contact a massage therapist with specific training in drainage techniques. However, there are some situations where patients shouldn't seek a massage. If there's any active disease in the limb with the lymph drainage, massage may exacerbate it. Massage should also be avoided if a patient has blood clots or any skin infection, as these conditions can be worsened or complicated by a massage.

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