Lymphatic drainage massage: benefits, indications and contraindications
Nowadays, lymphatic drainage massage of various parts of the body - back, face, legs is very popular. This technique has appeared relatively recently - one French doctor discovered that regular active kneading of areas that are located along the lines of lymph movement leads to the fact that swelling in patients decreases faster. After some time, the same technique found application in the treatment of venous insufficiency, showing excellent results. But this technique in our time is more popular not in medicine, but in cosmetology. Lymphatic drainage massage is used to remove excess fluid from the body, reduce body weight, and correct the figure. Thanks to the activation of lymphatic flows, metabolism is accelerated, due to which the cells of the human body quickly get rid of toxins and decay products, thereby inhibiting inflammatory processes in the skin. In addition, the accelerated movement of lymph promotes the elimination of excess fluid, due to which the body weight decreases, the figure is tightened, its lines become clearer.
What are the benefits of lymphatic drainage massage?
Lymphatic drainage massage of the body, and in particular of the face, back and legs, in most cases receives positive reviews, although the technique of its implementation is not too complicated and does not imply intensive influences, due to which it can be performed even at home, but the price is quite high. Let's see why this technique gained recognition so quickly?
There are many problems due to which the normal movement of lymph is disrupted. Among such reasons, one can single out chronic diseases, stress, a sedentary lifestyle (which can generally be called a scourge of modern society) and its consequences - overweight, insufficient human intake of fluids, unhealthy diet. Also, alcohol abuse and smoking seriously affect the lymph flow. All these factors lead to the accumulation of intercellular fluid, which causes the appearance of edema and, accordingly, cellulite. It should be borne in mind that the human lymphatic system is responsible for his immunity and the disruption of its work leads to the fact that even a relatively small infection becomes the cause of the development of various diseases and exacerbation of chronic diseases. So, to a certain extent, this massage has a positive effect on the protective abilities of the body.
Considering all of the above, it is possible to determine the main useful properties of this type of massage. So, it speeds up the movement of lymph, so that swelling is quickly eliminated, cells can quickly get rid of toxins and get more nutrients and oxygen. Also, this technique is a good preventive measure for varicose veins. Another advantage of such a technique as lymphatic drainage massage is that the contraindications to its use are almost the same as to conventional massage, i.e. their minimum.
This procedure cannot be performed only for chronic skin diseases, thrombophlebitis, acute inflammation and in the presence of tumors. Also, this type of massage is contraindicated in pregnancy.