Full-Body Lymphatic Drainage Massage Routine by a Lymphedema Physical Therapist

Lymphatic Drainage Massage plays a major role in lymphatic health. Lymphatic drainage is a massage-like technique that is used in a special sequence to move lymphatic fluid throughout the body or out of an area that is congested. Lymphatic health is essential to your immune and overall health. In this video, we go through a FULL-BODY lymphatic drainage massage routine from start to finish. This shows which direction to massage and even lymphatic drainage for the back and hips. As a certified lymphedema physical therapist (CLT-LANA), I will guide you through lymphatic drainage step-by-step.
𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞?
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00:00 Intro
01:33 Where to find a handout to follow along
01:59 Abdomen
02:48 Lymph Nodes
05:13 Face and Neck
09:14 Chest, Upper Body, Upper Back, and Arms/Hands
21:24 Low Pelvis, Low Back, Hips, Legs/Feet
33:08 Abdomen/Finish
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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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[@CancerRehabPT]

*Hello! I understand there are audio issues with this video on certain devices. I have fixed the issues and re-uploaded this video, which you can find Here starting on December 15, 2022: kzbin.info/www/bejne/horHhIxoqsqtjc0

[@marjn1030]

Is there lymphatic drainage for the uterus?

[@b.mariejarreau828]

How often should the lymphatic drainage massage be done????

[@emanzaky6422]

❤❤

[@YNguyen-qv1yf]

When do you do this massage in a day?

[@wai-lingphillips6123]

Excellent video Lymphatic Drainage, I enjoyed and followed the instructions 👍​@@marjn1030

[@tamaradasilva2876]

After a mastectomy 10 months ago and lymph node removal in march. I've had allsorts of problems and horrendous pain. Nobody warned me, told me to expect it, let alone how to ease it. Thankfully I have finally realised what it is and then found you. For the first time in months I can feel my arm and am free of pain. Thankyou,ore than you know, thankyou x

[@lindadelpizzo8323]

I’m a licensed massage therapist and certified in manual lymphatic drainage. I attended the first MLD school in the US that teaches the Vodder method. They emphasized that manual lymphatic drainage is not massage. And everytime I see it in posts and videos, I educate others to clarify the differences. Lymphatic drainage is a complementary therapy. MLD can be done then followed up with massage. Massage is deeper than the superficial lymphatic layers.

[@reneerainbow5444]

So it’s better to do massage after mld?

[@JazlynnBeltran]

Yea from my understanding the manual drainage could be done on anyone. Where as the massage cannot be done on people whose swelling is due to cardiovascular issues because it can cause fluid overload to the heart

[@zerovalue5106]

Helpful video but the dry sound of rubbing is giving me the scratching fabric feeling.

[@michiganmassageandwellnes4415]

I'm a massage therapist and certified MLD therapist and will be doing lymphedema training later this year and I really appreciate all of your informative videos and love sharing them with our clients for homework and education, so thank you!

[@teresadiservio761]

Wow!! By far the most thorough video I have seen! Awesome job, and thank you so much for taking the time to really show us how to do it right. So glad I found you!

[@empireorganizing]

Did this with you to learn and teach myself the proper movements. You’re so calm and easy to follow and understand. I learned so much about this incredible part of my body I haven’t even know about! Thank you so so much 🎉

[@galemonifahmusic]

Thank you, this is lovely. I have been using this several times a week and it really helps with fibromyalgia symptoms. I have memorized but I still come back as it forces me to be patient with my body and not rush. I noticed that I have a tendency to sweat more as I am doing this, I figured this must be the lymph nodes speaking to me. awesome, thank you, gratitude!

[@everleighxoxox]

I’d highly suggest taking magnesium glycinate supplements, along with D3 and K2, and then also look into wild yam cream and oil packing, specifically with castor oil. All of these things for fibromyalgia. Good luck 💜

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

What you are providing on this channel is so important. Thank you for this.

[@christieanderson1330]

I just took a lymphatic drainage course and it was terrible! I just learned the most from you.

[@miramaers745]

Where you have been? Don't want to go there , if it was in UK

[@christieanderson1330]

@@miramaers745 Greenville sc. Usa

[@batmonibat]

Which course was it?

[@christieanderson1330]

it was 2 years ago in Ashville Nc@@batmonibat

[@kel2700]

Any before & after results of this?

[@katieRKHN15]

Thank you this was very helpful! I've felt like my system has been clogged since I got Covid 8 months ago, but this seemed to wake everything up!

[@melodyshantalasacco2841]

Thank you, really well explained, thank you I finally understand more and I am more clear about how to do it. Great self practice, I feel more alive in the all body

[@joycehiggins7466]

I totally enjoyed your demonstration of the lymphatic system drainage process. Thank you very much

[@lovelytravelscapes]

Thank you soooo much for this ! Was looking for a full body video ❤

[@jesseniacroutch7384]

Thank you so much for this video! I've been fighting a cold/sore throat the past few days. My head hurt, my throat hurt, and I had lots of mucous iny throat. My husband followed your video while massaging my lymphatic system. Half way through, I felt my throat clear and my head feels better.

[@MssM38]

Omg I actually relaxed a lot with this whole body massage! Even if it was gentle and soft! Thank you!

[@RobinMiller-kq3cb]

Also Thank you so much yours is the most detailed video I've found to be helpful in explaining i was getting alot of different ways to do it short, long and circular strokes but yours sounds the best

[@reginathomas3856]

I love how you explain everything. U're the best Therapist l ever seen who helps lymphadema patients like me.

[@CancerRehabPT]

oh my, that is quite the compliment. I am so happy to help! thank you!

[@esinaydinoglu9634]

BFF 😂

[@stephaniecaza9636]

This made me feel sooooo good! Thank you 🥰

[@justcint1]

Thank you! I’m feeling much better. I have limited mobility so I adjusted it a bit by using my physio gun thin to reach the hard to reach areas

[@sgbene]

I like seeing the relaxation technique. Also I was taught to always start at the neck so that was really good to see!

[@jorhoads6930]

Excellent video!! Thank you!

[@laurenkline6705]

I cannot thank you enough for your videos. Seriously amazing

[@MissAfropuff]

This was so helpful! Sinus issues/allergies lead to headaches and trouble with my asthma. I was looking for additional support and this is great! Thank you!

[@CalmVibesVee]

It makes a difference. I’m hardly getting ragweed headaches this season doing all the lymph work.

[@noreen1323]

Way easier to follow than the course i did. Much simpler.thank you. ❤

[@lolorraine9935]

Thank you this was extremely helpful ❤

[@user-gl6fj7be5p]

Thanks! Very calming!

[@juliettolod2926]

Thanks so much I learned a lot of strokes about doing lymphatic drainage massage ❤

[@anajoliarat]

This was very helpful. Thank you so much for sharing! Keep up the good work ♥️

[@danihiro9308]

Thank you so much for your work Kelly, really appreciate the educational content!

[@juliabanks793]

OMG this video are perfect for learning how to do self massage to the lower body after liposuction.

[@tiffanyanderson9437]

What an amazing video! I found you as I looked for ways to break up a ganglion cyst - my doctor said to manipulate out before needing a procedure. I will definitely find a professional, but this is very helpful. If I were to dry brush, I think these movements will be much more helpful. TY

[@empresszari6365]

Thank you. I feel so much better.💙

[@suzanne7945]

Kelly, your video demonstrating sequential self-massage for lymphatic system health is awesome! I have been searching and when I discovered your video knew it was the one. Gratefully, Suzanne

[@colleenbond422]

So grateful for your videos!

[@CancerRehabPT]

I appreciate your kind words and am so happy to hear they are helpful!

[@simonemcewan9863]

My gosh! I have been so sick with covid. I’d forgotten about something I’d seen about lymphatic drainage. Found your video and did mainly the top of the body. I almost instantly felt better but have definitely woken up feeling so much better. Thank you

[@janetblanc7658]

Thank you so much, that was really pleasant and helpful.

[@epdcali]

Enjoyed the info, thank you!

[@piyanuchpramotedham6026]

Thank you so much for sharing such comprehensive massage…especially helpful for the face and neck where I’ve experienced some kind of sharp pains…now they’re gone! Thank you for your generosity 🙏🏼

[@yefartz108]

I'm new to self lymph massage but wow I felt it in my throat draining so yes it works!! Healing self by juice feasting detoxing hard

[@danielleo6855]

I have lipedema and EDS and its wonderful to use this technique I can tell its also stimulating my fascia because i can feel refered sensation in other parts of my body and it feels amazing

[@leannemartin321]

So very well explained I really need this kind of Thing I have swelling Of the legs and feet Quite a lot especially Around the ankle area And it makes it tough For me to get my shoes on sometime. Thank you for showing This.

[@hippyheads]

Yes your the best Iv seen as someone else said your body is glowing. Do you have to do the whole body at the same time or can you do parts like just the legs and then work on another area at another time. Thanks so much for such perfect clear instructions. So appreciated.

[@josefinadouglas4391]

Excellent video thank you how often can you do this?

[@anamarisa44]

It was wonderful. Really. Thank you.

[@carolinerobert1370]

I have been strugling with pain since I started working retail again and I am trying this method out to see if it can help! Thank you for explaining this fully and gently!

[@SusieRasmussen]

Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@11th888]

Thank you for this gem!! I bought it!

[@SirVinzTV]

Thanks a lot for sharing ur knowledge and expertise... Very helpful.... Blessings indeed🙏😇❤️ God bless ur channel💕

[@Color_your_dreams]

this really helped ❤

[@hermajesticloupe7058]

You are awesome! Thank you!

[@peposacademy1563]

I felt asleep a couple of times doing the routine, as you said it would be better to lay down when doing it. But it was awesome 😎

[@shaniyoung6506]

Unintentionally asmr is crazy❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@KetoChaos]

This is so helpful. Thank you

[@CancerRehabPT]

I am happy to hear. You're welcome! thank you for reaching out

[@Stareyes50]

Thank you for this video it was easy to follow instructions❤❤

[@ToniMarieDoesIt]

Very relaxing

[@nathanowen4226]

Hello dear, this is Nathan and u do a great and amazing job on your videos. Keep up the good work 🤗 ❤

[@tayenda2420]

Kelly thank you for taking the time to review the entire body!! Very informative video

[@Ilovemusickc]

Of all the videos out there, THIS video, YOUR instruction, is thee best and most complete! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

[@CancerRehabPT]

Thank you for the kind words! 😊

[@jessicaburgers]

Can i do this everyday? Or is us that too much of a detox? ​@@CancerRehabPT

[@askingpaulina8980]

Thank you so much.

[@lvlylady06]

In your other video you said to massage the fupa area towards the heart/belly, so upward. However in this video you stated under the illusion belly button line(halfway) massage/push downward towards the leg. Which way is the correct way for getting rid of fupa swelling/lump/etc while doing lymphatic massage?

[@amandahorack3707]

Thank you!!

[@Josemo123]

Thank you!

[@kyliek.9481]

Thank you so much for these videos! ❤️

[@CancerRehabPT]

You're so welcome!

[@cherylfernandes5372]

Thank you🙏 so much

[@user-lc1pv8hg3v]

Thanks so much i have learned a lot ❤

[@eternalfearless4532]

Awesome. Thank you so much. Greetings from Ireland.

[@TKyi-ec6zs]

Thank you so much

[@lindacalderiso1318]

Thanks!

[@renaginoelauma9375]

GOD bless you and thank you for this video. Very helpful for my paining knees.

[@corvettew.s.4360]

I really appreciate your video and how well you demonstrate and explain everything. I would appreciate a handout for full body to purchase. I have lipedema and lymphedema throughout my body so I would like to purchase an all over massage information

[@liliyaruda9802]

Thank you 💕

[@Marie-dm7qx]

Wonderful video. Thank you❣️

[@CancerRehabPT]

I'm happy you found it helpful!

[@lubapetriw3923]

Thank you!!! Very helpful

[@KeyserSoze8316]

Hello Kelly, I just watched the video because a friend suggested it. I am going to actually follow along tonight when I have the time. How often would you suggest someone does this per week? Understanding that you are not my doctor or therapist and I am just asking an in general question for someone that has swelling in their feet a couple times a week.

[@bhuvnas]

I really dont kw my issue, slight swelling in hand palm and feet. I have started this, let me do few days and grt back here with my story. Appreciate this effort and loads of love from india.❤️

[@racqueltorres84]

I can't like this video Enough! Thank you mam 😊

[@tracikcouch5371]

This is incredibly helpful, thank you!

[@CancerRehabPT]

You’re so welcome!

[@MounaBoubdir]

Hello ! Thank you for this routine. Can you please share a bit on fluid retention around the ankle ❤ thank you !

[@synailimonte4407]

Thank you ❤

[@grandalfthewitch5104]

Great video Thank you!

[@mynameislameso9920]

Doing this has helped me feel so much better and less exhausted. I have chronic pain from fibromyalgia and constant migraines an always feel like my ears/sinus are plugged and thisisntje only thing that's helped, no pills or any other physical therapy has ever improved how I feel daily so drastically

[@nelliasithole9878]

i have send leant so much on this video clip thank you so much

[@aysekalayci6458]

This helped so much, thank you sweetie🙏 When do you recommend using Wood tools after a BBL surgersy?

[@moonslight11]

Your skin is glowing and beautiful!! Is this from regular lymphatic drainage?

[@jaysen161]

Extremely well explained! May I ask where may I get the handouts?

[@carriepesch585]

I appreciate you and your videos. I did the full body lymphatic massage and the next day my rt armpit is very sensitive. Does that mean anything? I suffer from Bartonella, a coinfection of Lyme disease and we are left to basically treat ourselves so I don’t have a “doctor “ to talk to. I just want to know if having a tender lymph after doing this means anything or if it means I need to do it again to help “stuff” through. Thank you.

[@vallprout]

Is there any chance you could address arm fistula edema? We are having a difficult time trying to keep fluid down even with gentle rubbing. Of course we can’t tape the arm, but would you agree we can do the hand and around and above the elbow? This wouldn’t be so exasperating but the fluid buildup is a lot.

[@Cecilia-uz4xt]

Thank you! 💚

[@spockboy]

Thanks so much for this. Question, after lymph nodes have been removed from an armpit, is possible that fluid can move into the sinuses causing eye pressure? Thanks in advance : )

[@lachele7099]

Thank you for the video. Question: How often can I do this massage?

[@marysolmontanez7037]

Do you have video on tummy tuck massages ? What if it’s lumpy on one of your lower back?

[@lovelylinda15]

thank you so much

[@floraluxla]

Thank you!

[@missacgcassim9687]

Bonjour from France.. Great video.... How many times a should one do it for optimal health.. Merci

[@clarettrejo]

Wow!! Thank you for this video, it is helping me a lot 👍

[@CancerRehabPT]

You’re so welcome! 😊

[@luv2bholm]

I am a Crainosacral Therapist and combining Lymphatic drainage has enhanced the healing benefits in all my clients...

[@tiaware643]

❤❤❤Thank you!

[@jomom]

Thank you! Does it matter if we do away or towards the heart? From this video I am thinking it’s not as important as I have always been told.

[@gummybears-n-crime1317]

Thx!!!!

[@ellakouzmenko4240]

Thank you so much for this, what a wonderful all in one video. i have a couple of questions what are the directions for the borrón of the foot? i have some problematic muscle issues there also on the heel and side of heel area. if i want to work that area do i direct everything to the ankle nodes ? thank you.

[@CancerRehabPT]

Yes, you are correct! Everything in the foot moves up towards the ankle 🙂