The lymphatic system is also responsible for the removal of the excess tissue of our body fluid, in addition to producing and transporting immune cells such as monocytes, lymphocytes and plasma cells (antibody producing cells), essential for the proper functioning Our immune system. The lymph also transports fatty acids and macromolecules into the circulatory system.
When a lymph vessel is obstructed or liquid accumulates in a certain area, called edema causes, affecting the lymphatic system. This may occur for several reasons: in pregnancy due to the increased amount of blood flowing in tissue, inflammation, due to trauma ,or by excessive accumulation of fat that compresses the blood vessels and lymphatics.
Lymphatic drainage is nothing more than a massage technique that aims to promote lymphatic circulation, ie, drain the accumulated between cells from tissues to lymphatic vessels, through massage liquid, carrying the same liquid to the heart where it passes for blood circulation and is subsequently eliminated in the urine.
It is indicated in cases where there is severe fluid retention in the body (swollen and observation areas which often cause pain), and is great for stimulating the immune and circulatory systems. It is also used as an aid in the reduction of cellulite and localized fat technique.
The lymphatic drainage can be performed manually or electro-mechanically.
Manual lymphatic drainage is via, precise, slow movements from the bottom up, rhythmic and moderate pressure without causing pain.
The manual technique is the most recommended post-operative plastic surgery like liposuction or liposculpture.In these cases, the main objective is to reduce the edema rapidly without causing injury (the pressure here is specific for each person).
Traditionally, manual drain does not use creams, these can be used only for the purpose of facilitating the sliding of the hands of those massages.
Mechanical drainage can be accomplished by vacuum therapy, or endermotherapy pressure therapy, to increase peripheral circulation and stimulate metabolism.
The drainage electro resorts to using ultrasound, phonophoresis sonoelectroporação or three-dimensional.
There is also pressure therapy lymphatic drainage which is placed a blanket of air, heated, which will compressing and relaxing the body throughout the session.
Any of the lymphatic drainage techniques mentioned here are effective, and your choice will be directed to the technique that best suits each particular case.
Note the location you choose to perform this technique. The choice of qualified personnel is essential to obtain the expected results.
After performing lymphatic drainage on myself (following the videos posted in the link above) my body feels lighter and relaxed, I am not congested anymore and I don't feel pressure on my body :)
Benefits of Lymphatic Drainage
- Eliminates toxins
- Stimulates microcirculation
- reduces body volume
- Relaxes and tones the tissues
- Plastic accelerates postoperative recovery by reducing edema and prevention of fibrosis
- Complements the treatment of cellulite
- Relieves premenstrual symptoms
- Decreases the feeling of tired legs
