Healing From The Inside Out: How Lymphatic Drainage Massage Supports Recovery
The body’s healing process after a major illness or surgery can be uncomfortable. Symptoms may include swelling, stiffness, and pain as the body works overtime to heal itself. Luckily, there are gentle body therapies that exist to help reduce symptoms and speed up healing time, and one of the most popular is lymphatic drainage massage. This technique focuses on using light rhythmic movements to activate the lymphatic system - the body’s detox network - helping increase circulation, reduce swelling, and speed up recovery time. Making lymphatic drainage massage a regular part of your recovery routine is a game-changer, and here’s why:
Post-Surgical Recovery
Lymphatic Drainage Massage can help reduce swelling and fluid buildup after procedures such as orthopaedic surgery (i.e. knee or hip replacement) or cosmetic surgery. By moving excess fluid away from surgical areas it helps bring down inflammation and encourages tissue repair to reduce uncomfortable post-op symptoms faster.
2. Post-Cancer Care
Cancer treatment like surgery, radiation, and lymph node removal, can lead to chronic swelling that causes restricted movement and discomfort. Lymphatic Drainage Massage helps with managing swelling, reducing discomfort, and increasing range of motion. It can be an effective self-care tool during and after cancer treatment to increase relaxation and reduce pain in the body.
3. Injury Recovery
Sprains, muscle injuries, and bruises cause localised swelling during the healing process. Lymphatic Drainage Massage helps encourage fluid movement, reduce pain, and supports tissue repair to help speed up recovery time.
Due to the gentle nature of the treatment, Lymphatic Drainage Massage is safe even when treating sensitive and tender areas during recovery. Whether you’re recovering from a surgery, cancer treatment, or an injury, Lymphatic Drainage Massage is a safe, non-invasive way to support the body’s natural healing process.
