Discover Lymphatic Drainage Massage and its Healing Power

Last Updated on 1 November 2024 by Brisbane Livewell Clinic

How Lymphatic Drainage Massage Can Help You

Long-term swelling can cause various problems, especially for those who are less mobile or spend extended periods in one position. Fluid build-up leads to discomfort, reduces range of movement, and can significantly impact the quality of life. Fortunately, lymphatic drainage massage can offer much-needed relief, particularly if you plan for a course of 3 or more sessions.

What Does Lymphatic Drainage Massage Feel Like?

Lymphatic Drainage Massage is distinct from relaxation or remedial massages. It involves light, flowing strokes using the fingertips, with circular motions around the lymph nodes and gentle strokes towards the nodes from the limbs. You can choose between using oil or powder during the session.

Both Fiona Woodhouse at Brisbane Livewell Clinic (Cannon Hill) and Rattana (Rainie) Chaisurayakan at Brisbane Livewell Clinic (Wavell Heights) offers a professional, relaxing and therapeutic lymphatic drainage massage. This treatment can be particularly relaxing and beneficial for patients with chronic inflammation, providing noticeable relief and improved movement.

So if you’re looking for where to get a Lymphatic Drainage Massage Brisbane, the answer is Brisbane Livewell Clinic – Wavell Heights or Cannon Hill.

What is Lymphatic Drainage Massage?

Lymphatic Drainage Massage is a specialised technique designed to alleviate fluid retention issues. Suitable for various body parts, including the back, legs, arms, feet, and hands, this massage can provide immediate and long-term benefits.

How Does Lymphatic Drainage Massage Work?

Lymphatic drainage massage employs a technique known as effleurage, which involves gentle pressure and hand movements to push fluid towards the lymph nodes. Once the fluid reaches the nodes, the lymphatic system transports it throughout the body, aiding detoxification of the body and supporting the immune system.

This massage can stimulate the lymphatic system, potentially enhancing its efficiency. If you’re searching for “manual lymphatic drainage massage near me,” this treatment may be the solution you need.

The science behind why this massage works is fairly simple. Stroking the areas of the body that process the lymph fluid, and the lymph nodes causes the fluid to drain.

This massage procedure works well and has been demonstrated to show positive results after only a couple of treatments! However, most patients need 4 to 6 treatments to remove most of the excess fluid. Patients can expect noticeable relief from swelling after the 6th treatment.

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In my experience

I recently received Lymphatic Drainage Massage from Rattana (Rainie) Chaisurayakan at Brisbane Livewell Clinic (Wavell Heights), and it was an amazing experience. Forget everything you know about Relaxation Massage or Remedial Massage! Lymphatic Drainage Massage isn’t about pressure – all the strokes are light and flowing, just using the tips of the Massage Therapist’s fingers. Around the lymph nodes themselves, Rainie used circular motions. And she used gentle strokes up and down my arms and legs towards the lymph nodes (eg from my wrist upwards). You can choose whether to use oil or powder – I chose oil

I can’t even explain how relaxing it was to receive this type of massage.

I have chronic and systemic inflammation, and right after the therapy I noticed some softness in one of my worst-inflamed areas of my wrist. I usually find massages quite painful, but I felt no discomfort here, and I was able to recover almost immediately because there was minimal release of toxins when compared to deeper strokes.

The next day, and for the following several days, I could actually press down on my wrist and feel movement, which has not happened for years given the severity of my inflammation. And some of my pain had been relieved as well!

Because of how chronic my issues are, I will need several more sessions, but I am confident I’ve finally found a non-pharmaceutical way to control some of my inflammation, pain and swelling while I’m working with my Naturopath to get to the root cause of the problem.

And I’ve definitely booked in my next session of Lymphatic Drainage Massage with Rainie. 90 minutes this time – 60 minutes just didn’t feel long enough!

Rachelle Hare, Owner, Brisbane Livewell Clinic

Benefits of Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Lymphatic Drainage Massage can be beneficial for many conditions, including:

Post-surgical swelling
Lower body stagnation
Obesity
Stress reduction
Sinus congestion
Congenital lymphoedema
Sprains and strains
Post-plastic surgery recovery
Scar tissue reduction
Detoxification after smoking or chemotherapy

Patients often report feeling more relaxed and experiencing reduced swelling and fluid retention after treatment.

Please note, if you have cancer, you may need to visit a Massage Therapist who is specially trained in treating cancer patients.

Lymphatic Drainage Massage Post-Liposuction

Manual lymphatic drainage is recommended post-liposuction to alleviate swelling and discomfort caused by excess lymphatic fluid. This specialised massage technique, endorsed by plastic surgeons, accelerates recovery and provides significant relief after just a few sessions. Most patients experience substantial improvement after 4 to 6 treatments. Fiona Woodhouse at Cannon Hill is able to provide this therapy.

Who Can Benefit from Lymphatic Drainage Massage?

Lymphatic Drainage Massage is suitable for almost everyone, including those with pre-existing conditions or who are in poor health. It can be particularly beneficial for patients recovering from chemotherapy or mastectomy, those who have quit smoking, or individuals frequently getting sick.

This gentle and non-invasive massage can be an effective complement to conventional treatments, helping to enhance overall well-being and reduce the frequency of colds and flu. Many patients report feeling more relaxed and tranquil after a treatment, as well as finding that the level of swelling and fluid retention which they had been experiencing has subsided.

The Lymphatic system can get impaired for many reasons but everyone can benefit from a Lymphatic Drainage Massage Brisbane. We’ve found that patients who receive regular massage tend to have fewer colds and flu. It is especially suited to patients who:

Have undergone chemotherapy or mastectomy, as it helps in the recuperation process (although please note that you may need to see a Massage Therapist who specialises in cancer treatment if you currently have cancer)
Have stopped smoking
Are run down
Are constantly getting sick.

Lymphatic Drainage Massage could be considered for treatment of the following

Post-surgical & other forms of swelling
Stagnation in the lower part of the body
Obesity
Stress Reduction
Sinus problems, congestion
Congenital lymphoedema
Sprains, Strains
Post plastic surgery
Scar tissue reduction
Detoxification after smoking, chemotherapy (while your cancer is in remission)
Reduction of Fever (Glandular/Ross River)

Book Your Lymphatic Drainage Massage Brisbane Session Today

If you suffer from lymphoedema or similar issues due to fluid build-up, lymphatic drainage massage could provide the relief you need.

For those searching for “manual lymphatic drainage massage near me,” and for those looking for where they can find lymphatic massage, contact Brisbane Livewell Clinic at Wavell Heights on (07) 3861 5881 or click the button below to book an appointment.