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The authorship of this type of massage belongs to Dr. Pascal Coche. The method is relatively young. In the mid-20th century, a French kinesiotherapy specialist first used the lymphatic drainage massage technique to relieve swelling in patients after surgery.
What is lymphatic drainage massage
This is a unique massage technique performed along the main lymph flows. Therefore, it is extremely important that this type of massage is performed by a specialist with medical education. Lymphatic drainage is the safest and most effective procedure that allows you to “disperse” lymph in the patient’s body.
Lymph
– a fluid in the body that “transports” vital elements (water, amino acids, minerals, metabolic products, etc.). By accelerating the flow of lymph, we thus accelerate the removal of waste and toxins from the body, and contribute to the disappearance of swelling and bruising. Lymphatic drainage removes toxins and cell breakdown products from the body, cleansing it and making it healthier.
Cosmetological indications for lymphatic drainage massage:
- Elimination of cellulite
- Prevention of obesity
- Reducing swelling
- Increased skin elasticity
- Correcting the contours of the figure
Medical indications for lymphatic drainage massage:
- Reduction of post-operative bruises and swelling, prevention of bedsores
- Increased immunity
- Stress reduction
- Improving psycho-emotional health
- Correction of lymph flow
- Removing excess intercellular fluid
- Prevention of postoperative complications
Contraindications for lymphatic drainage massage (general)
- Thrombosis and thrombophlebitis
- Decompensated cardiovascular diseases
- Dermatitis (skin diseases)
- Exacerbations of chronic diseases
- Pustular rashes on the skin (at the site of the massage)
- Pregnancy
- Oncological diseases
- Skin damage – injuries, burns, etc. (at the massage location)
Lymphatic drainage massages can be divided by depth and technique of influencing the lymphatic system.
Types of lymphatic drainage massage by depth
- Superficial – activates superficial lymphatic capillaries
- Projection – activates zones (projections) of the locations of the main lymph nodes
- Deep – therapeutic lymphatic drainage, activates lymph nodes in massage areas
Types of lymphomassage by technique:
- Manual
- Hardware
К hardware may include pressotherapy, microcurrent massage, vacuum massage
Manual lymphatic drainage massage
It is carried out only by a massage therapist with a medical education (it is important to know the anatomy of the location of the lymph nodes and the direction of lymph flow in the body). The duration of manual lymphatic drainage is at least 60 minutes.
Manual lymphatic drainage massage is as painless as possible, opens the pores of the skin, warms up the lymph.
In our Prima Medica medical center you can undergo a full course of medical lymphatic drainage massage and consult with an experienced specialist in therapeutic and restorative medicine.