Lymphatic drainage massage, or lymphedema massage, is an important part of managing lymphedema and swelling. Follow along for a FULL manual lymphatic drainage massage (MLD) routine. I describe the techniques and sequence used by a certified lymphedema therapist, as well as address fibrosis. I also discuss and review differences of sequencing for those with lymphedema in the right arm and chest wall.
I used a second view to see another angle of the lymphatic drainage technique and sequencing.

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗟𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲?
Check out my e-guides for Lymphatic Drainage for the Right Arm
𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩-𝐛𝐲-𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲: https://bit.ly/Right-Arm-Images
𝐁𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲: https://bit.ly/Right-Arm-Diagram

Access my 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫-𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐫𝐦 𝐋𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐚 and 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐛 programs here: https://bit.ly/3rrv7v6


00:00 Managing Right Arm Lymphedema: Post-Surgery & Radiation
01:04 Step 1: Priming the System: Abdominal Breathing & Neck Prep
03:06 The Redirect Method: Using healthy left nodes and right groin
04:18 Clearing the Right Axillary (Armpit) Lymph Nodes
04:40 The "Anastomosis" Technique: Clearing the Chest & Trunk
05:53 The Shoulder-First Rule: Opening the exit for arm fluid
07:13 Upper Arm Sequence (Front, Inside, Outside, & Back)
08:52 Stimulating the Elbow (Cubital) Nodes & Crevice Clearing
09:30 Forearm & Wrist Drainage (Addressing Fibrosis & Tissue Thickness)
11:15 Hand & Finger Sequence (Reducing Stubborn Tendon Swelling)
12:34 The Reverse Flow: Moving fluid from hand back to heart
16:35 Final Chest & Trunk Clearance
17:07 Closing Deep Breaths for Systemic Drainage


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