Yesterday we talked about massage therapy, and I had mentioned that I was going to talk about manual lymphatic drainage. So, that is what we are going to talk about in todays blog. Manual lymphatic drainage is a Top Sugar Land Chiropractors special type of massage. This massage employs the lymphatic system to drain those fluids from the area affected by edema. Lymph flow is classified by its rhythm, depth and pressure. So, what parts are being massaged. See with manual lymphatic drainage it involves massaging body parts proximal (near) to the heart before the parts that are distal (farther away). Why is it like this? They say it is important to massage the proximal areas first so that a clear path can be cleared for the flow of fluids when the Top Sugar Land Chiropractors distal parts are being massaged. What would happen if the distal areas were to be massaged before the proximal areas? If distal areas were massaged first, then the drainage will move the edema from one area of the body to another area. Why? Because the path to the lymph nodes would be obstructed. After receiving a manual lymphatic massage, the area that is affected by the edema should be wrapped. Normally a low stretch bandage is used to wrap the affected area. It is important that is it wrapped. Why is it important? It is important because by wrapping it, it helps support the connective tissue. It also helps maintains that pressure it needs so that inhibits the further accumulation of fluids. There are different types of edema so it may not be recommended to receive massage or manual lymphatic drainage for all types of edema. Which is why it is important to consult with your Top Sugar Land Chiropractors doctor before you decide to do something because then it can worsen the condition and that is not what you want to do. So, let us talk about some benefits of massage therapy. That is what you all are here for right! To see how massage therapy can benefit you. So, there are many benefits of massage therapy and here are a few I am about to list below:
1. Increasing blood circulation
2. Relieving your muscles
3. Relieving muscle spasms
4. Reducing swelling
When receiving massage therapy, the most focused areas of the body where the swelling occurs. The most common areas that swell are the feet, ankles and or legs. Massage therapy in general helps one experience a healthier lifestyle when they are free from Top Sugar Land Chiropractors discomfort and or pain from the swelling. Also, with careful considerations massage therapy that is performed on pregnant women may lessen their anxiety, reduce any symptoms of depression, ease the pain of muscle aches and joint pains and lastly improve labor outcomes. A study has shown that the pregnant women who received massage therapy their circumference of the ankles were smaller than the other pregnant women that did not receive the massage. Before getting massage therapy talk to the doctor first because you have to be safe throughout your pregnancy.
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