What is lymphatic drainage massage and what is the effect of the procedure?

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It has long been no secret that lymphatic drainage massage is one of the most effective ways to lose weight and relieve swelling, which is becoming more and more popular every year. Among the girls, lymphatic drainage massage of the face and legs deserved particular popularity, and this is not surprising, because the result is visible even after the first session. Your body is noticeably tightened, puffiness subsides and the figure becomes more elegant.

Lymphatic drainage massage: what is the advantage?

A feature of lymphatic drainage massage of the body lies in its ability to “disperse” the work of the lymphatic system, thereby allowing it to remove excess fluid and toxins from the body. Lymphatic drainage massage activates the circulation of blood, lymph and normalizes metabolic processes. Due to this, the body “renews itself” and a painless correction of the figure and oval of the face occurs. But in fact, weight loss massage is far from the last function that lymphatic drainage massage of the body performs. It also helps to relieve stress, get rid of cellulite, has a preventive effect against varicose veins and significantly strengthens the immune system, which makes it almost the most popular service that massage parlors in Riga offer.

How to do lymphatic drainage massage of the face, legs and other problem areas of the body?

Most often, lymphatic drainage massage is done for the face, legs, and stomach, as they are more prone to swelling and accumulation of unwanted body fat.

The technique of lymphatic drainage massage of the face consists of gradual and smooth movements along the lymphatic vessels.

Lymphatic drainage massage for the legs and the rest of the body is performed according to the same principle, but with greater intensity. During the massage, soft pressure and smooth wave-like movements are used, which help to increase the lymphatic flow and activate the capillaries.

Lymphatic drainage massage of the body can be performed both at home, and turn to professionals in the massage parlor. And the second option will be much more efficient and enjoyable.

Types of lymphatic drainage massage:

In total, there are two types of this massage: manual lymphatic drainage massage and hardware lymphatic drainage.

Manual massage is performed using a soft manual technique that completely relaxes your body. Some clients may even fall asleep during a massage :) Depending on your goals, lymphatic drainage massage can be of two types:

• Superficial massage

It acts on the capillaries and removes excess fluid from the body.

• Deep massage

Blood vessels are being worked out and due to this, the fluid leaves not only the surface but also the internal cells.

Manual lymphatic drainage massage of the body is an effective way to combat cellulite and indispensable prevention of varicose veins. To achieve the maximum effect, it will be enough to attend 7-8 massage sessions. 

Hardware lymphatic drainage massage includes several varieties. And the most popular of them:

• Pressotherapy (pneumomassage)

It affects certain parts of the body by compressing the air, so special equipment is required to complete it.

• Microcurrent lymph massage

Not compressed air, but a pulsed current, which is supplied to the body using special electrodes, is connected here. Due to the low power, the effect of the current is practically not felt but actively accelerates the fluid in the body.

• Vacuum massage (vacuum roller)

Vacuum hardware massage is the same anti-cellulite massage, but with the use of special vessels, inside of which the pressure decreases, which helps to remove excess fluid from the body.

Both hardware and manual lymphatic drainage massage have an almost identical effect on the body, but preference should be given to manual massage since no apparatus can replace the professional massage technique, which the master adjusts individually for you and your needs.

Lymphatic drainage massage contraindications

Any procedure has its contraindications and lymphatic drainage massage is no exception. Therefore, before contacting a massage parlor, make sure that you do not have the following diseases:

• Thrombophlebitis

• Thrombosis

• Neuralgia

• Dermatitis

• Severe diseases of the cardiovascular system

• Purulent inflammations

• Oncological lesions

• Lymphadenitis and lymphadenopathy

• Burns and other skin lesions

• Exacerbated inflammatory processes

In all other cases, lymphatic drainage massage can and should be done.

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