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Face, Head, and Neck Lymphatic Drainage Routine

Cancer Rehab PT

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Lymphatic drainage is one of the primary treatments for lymphedema or swelling to the face, head, and neck. Some get lymphedema because they have lymph nodes removed for surgery, they may have had damage due to an injury or radiation, or some may have lymphedema due to genetic reasons. Follow along for a FULL manual lymphatic drainage (lymphatic drainage massage) routine for head, neck, and the face by a certified lymphedema therapist and physical therapist. I am going to show an entire lymphatic drainage routine for the face, head, and neck that someone can follow along with, and explain which direction to try and move towards if you have lymphedema or swelling.

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗟𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲?
Check out my e-guides for Lymphatic Drainage to the Head, Neck, and Face
𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩-𝐛𝐲-𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲: https://bit.ly/Neck-Face-Images
𝐁𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲: https://bit.ly/Healthy-Face-Drainage

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00:00 Managing lymphedema after surgery or radiation
01:30 Step 1: Deep breathing to clear the thoracic duct
02:37 Step 2: Stimulating the collarbone (Terminus) lymph nodes
03:24 Step 3: Draining the lymph nodes below the ears
05:00 The "Skin Stretch" technique for neck drainage
06:13 How to drain the jawline and lower face swelling
08:29 Facial drainage for eyes, nose, and cheeks
09:01 Forehead and brow techniques for forehead lymphedema
09:40 Final sequence: Moving fluid back to the heart

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*I am a physical therapist, but not your physical therapist. Although I do monitor comments, I cannot respond to personal medical questions. Please know that these are questions for your own doctor or provider as this is general information only. Thanks!

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20 Comments

@CancerRehabPT Creator 2 years ago Pinned

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗟𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘂𝘁?
Check out my e-guides for Head, Neck, and Face Lymphedema
𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩-𝐛𝐲-𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐭: https://bit.ly/Neck-Face-Images
𝐁𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐭: https://bit.ly/Neck-Face-Diagram

@DawnaldDuckie 2 years ago

I don't have lymphedema, I started doing this because I'm insecure that my face looks fat in general. I've had darn under eye circles for years and now after just doing this for a couple of days my eye circles are fading and I feel like my face is less fat & ugly. Amazing. Thanks so much for sharing this.

@jeffkillmeyer1517 3 years ago

The sophistication of God's created human body is nothing short of incredible! I had no idea what the lymph system was or its importance. Amazing topic wonderfully illuminated by your videos. Thx!!

@christineivey5036 2 years ago

For years, I’ve had a lopsided double chin, it has made me very self-conscious. My left side was larger than my right side. I tried your video, looked in the mirror that next morning and I was amazed at how the swelling/inflammation had went down. My face and neck area are now symmetrical. Thank you so much for your video.

@jr77311 2 years ago

This absolutely helped my sore throat and congestion, thank you for this intelligent, well-paced guide

@machinegunlament 2 years ago

This video changed my life by the way!

@cpqp 2 years ago

1:59 (just a reminder cause i come back everyday)

@enchantedharvest 2 years ago

i have such an insecurity about my double chin and face fat. I JUST did this and somehow there’s a major difference?? it helped slim down my face soooo much! this exercise paired with weight loss will be a game changer ❤

@DivinelyEmi 2 years ago (edited)

I am a stage 4 lymphoma survivor and I remember the hospital PT came by to do lymph node drainage massage with me while during rounds. It was great! She also had shared a full body routine, but the idea was the same, start outwards and gently push towards the place of drainage. On a side note, your voice is so calming, and the massage was so soothing, I about fell asleep xD I'll be trying this routine every night!

@manuelagenottibrat3235 2 years ago

You are very professional, calm and able to explain your techniques in a very clear way. I am a healthy 51 years old woman who wants to age healthily and I believe that taking care of my linphatic system is an important way for preserving good health. Thank you sp much for sharing your knowledge in these wonderful videos!

@soraumphreak4327 2 years ago

i didnt realize until watching your video that i was massaging too hard and getting into the muscle which i guess is not recommended for lymphatic drainage, thankyou very much for making this!

@brendajanes389 3 years ago

What about puffy eyes?

@roberts.4582 3 years ago

Thank you, Kelly! I'm in rehab following Head & Neck surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy for squamous cell mouth and jaw cancer. My rehab therapist recommended this video, and it's fantastic. So useful. I can simply follow along with you every day and work on my lymphodema. I cannot express my appreciation enough!

@kimberlygrizzaffe7154 2 years ago

I found you because someone in my vestibular migraine groups follows you and found this particular regimen to help her migraines! God bless you

@FORFLOTSAM 2 years ago

i am not consulting my doctor at 3am i need to drain it rn

@nope-notme 2 years ago

I found this video while I was looking for ways to alleviate swelling in my neck lymph nodes. They have been really painful. After doing these exercises, my pain has gone from a 4 to a 1. Not only that, I feel very relaxed now.

@MizuuLovesZero 2 years ago

Time stamp for myself since I do this every night, the routine starts at 2:45

@jjenner1951 2 years ago

This did SO MUCH good on the FIRST time. I have therapy starting October 26, but, I needed relief NOW! THANK YOU for this video!

@marthawall3318 2 years ago

Thank you. I just thank you so much. I have had severe tonsillitis with massive lymph node swelling in my lower jaw. Antibiotics, by mouth, IM and IV with IM and by mouth steroids. Can barely swallow and cannot eat anything. Been like this with little improvement. I remembered your channel and just finished this video and the pressure is almost completely gone and the pain level now down from an “8” to “2!” Thank you thank you…still cannot swallow well at all but the pressure relief is a gift! Thank you so much!