Lymphatic Drainage Exercise for the Legs: An Exercise Routine for Lymphatic Flow and Lymphedema

This is a 12 minute, lymphatic exercise workout routine without equipment needed. It's an abdomen and leg lymphedema exercise routine to stimulate the lymphatics and get the lymphatic system moving. It focuses in on core muscles where the deep lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes are, as well as sequencing with the lymphatic vessels for decongestion of lymphedema and swelling.
Access my 𝐋𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐋𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 here: bit.ly/45aFH7E
𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞?
Check out my e-guide with directions, visual diagrams, and more in my shop: www.cancerreha...
This video and exercise routine is a part of a series in collaboration with Lymphie Strong's Move That Lymph and Lymphie Strong Fitness groups.
Website: lymphiestrong....
Lymphie Strong Fitness Facebook Group: / lymphiestrongfitnessclub
Exercise Series Playlist: • Seated Lymphatic Exerc...
𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨
Wedge Pillow Used: amzn.to/31EjaFg
Padded Yoga Mat Used: amzn.to/3CUYgPW
The BEST, inexpensive yoga pants, seen worn: amzn.to/3BTSeh1
-Disclosure: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you. Thank you for your support!
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬:
Instagram: @cancerrehabpt / cancerrehabpt
Website: cancerrehabpt.com
My Amazon Storefront: amazon.com/shop...
Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
*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!
DISCLAIMER
THE CONTENT OF THIS VIDEO DOES NOT REPLACE THE CARE OF PHYSICAL THERAPISTS OR OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS. THIS VIDEO CONTENT IS IN NO WAY TO BE CONSTRUED OR SUBSTITUTED AS PHYSICAL THERAPY OR ANY OTHER TYPE MEDICAL ADVICE, BUT IS FOR GENERAL EDUCATION aND DEMONSTRATION ONLY. THESE MOVES MAY NOT BE APPROPRIATE FOR YOUR SPECIFIC SITUATION, SO GET APPROVAL AND GUIDANCE FROM YOUR OWN HEALTHCARE PROVIDER BEFORE BEGINNING. PERFORM AT YOUR OWN RISK. DON'T USE THIS CONTENT TO SELF-DIAGNOSE OR SELF-TREAT ANY HEALTH, MEDICAL, OR PHYSICAL CONDITION. YOU AGREE TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY CANCER REHAB PT LLC FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES INJURIES, OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS THAT ARISE FROM YOUR USE OR MISUSE OF THIS CONTENT.ALL CONTENT OR RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE COMPANY’S WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA, BLOG, OR EMAIL SERIES AND CANCER REHAB PT LLC's COMMENTS ARE EXPRESSIONS OF OPINION ONLY.

[@CancerRehabPT]

Access my 𝐋𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐋𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 here: bit.ly/45aFH7E 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐭? Check out my e-guide with directions, visual diagrams, and more in my shop: www.cancerrehabpt.com/shop

[@nygrlathrt4015]

Just needed to say I've been doing your routine morning and evening for the last week with no diet change and lost 2 pounds and no more swelling of my ankles! Thank you!

[@jc142]

Wow!

[@raa9123]

Do u have liepdema

[@zeynepd2326]

So, can we do this exercise twice in a day?

[@slntreader]

Please don’t listen to the negative comments! This is amazing!! Thank you❤

[@cherylbarrel9966]

Amazing. I did this routine last night, and my legs look like someone else's today. My ankles are quite noticeably smaller. Even varicose veins seem less noticeable. I took pictures of my legs and shared with family members! After about a week of massaging "the big six" lymph node areas, a bit of dry brushing, and massaging facial lymph node areas, I feel health and vitality returning. Thank you so much for your clear and helpful videos. Doing this work gives me hope for a healthy life beyond my fifties.

[@sarahbennett1923]

I wanted to thank you. I believe in prayer. Felt I should try this way of working out to help with my legs. Have tried it for several days. Skip one day-- notice had more inflammation. Told my chiropractor about your video to make sure I was doing the right thing. He was very pleased. So thank you again. Sarah Bennett.

[@kathyaschenbach8081]

You are saving my life and what I mean. Is you giving me the life I want to live. This video is a game changer for me thank you so much!

[@sydene54]

Thank you. I enjoy doing these exercises with you.

[@CancerRehabPT]

I am so happy to hear that! 🙂

[@teresaposvistak1177]

Thank you so much! I have much swelling in my legs and ankles. Did the exercise routine last night and notice only slight swelling going down, but my legs felt very much rejuvenated Thank you for taking the time sharing your videos. You are a blessing

[@alikidanai2778]

That is a fantastic routine. Thank you very much. Great job!

[@cmascarenas9038]

I am so grateful to you for putting all of these videos up. I love how you explain things in a easy to understand way. I was diagnosed with lipo lymphoedema 6 months ago. When i do MLDs the lymph fluid seems to stick at my knees making them stiffer than before i started so running across this video was a life changer! Doing this routine everyday immediately after MLDs has fixed the problem.

[@christinebrand9493]

Instant relief within 1 day - overall reduced swelling and just feel better 😮 Thank you for sharing these videos. Much appreciated

[@samsak3251]

One year back started liphedema . Really am suffering lot . This is helpful me thank u sister from India

[@nitin-loves-you]

I have been suffering from this disease for the last 13 years , I have been swelling in my complete left leg, The doctor said to me that it couldn't be cured. I am requesting you if you have any treatment for this I will be very thankful to you

[@judith6527]

Thank you I've got Hashimotos thyroiditis and I've been struggling with swelling lymphoedema so I've now started doing lymphatic exercises and it's really helpful thank you

[@linc7864]

This is amazing. I have lym in my ankles. God bless you

[@graceann547]

After I finished this session I automatically felt things going on in my legs. It was surreal.. thank alot!!

[@angelikamartin8960]

So good thankyou so much.. have had CML..for 11yrs..these exercises have helped get fluid out of my body..due to side affects to chemo drugs...it's nice to bin fluid tablets that have side affects.....made such a difference.Angelika Martin

[@michellewinslow5849]

I want to thank you for your video. It helps me With my health issues so much! CHF with edema lower extremity.

[@maiyengjohnvang]

Stumbled across this video. My legs were very swollen. The first time I followed this exercise my legs felt good. The next morning I can tell that the swelling of my legs has gone down. Thank you for sharing and teaching.

[@lindaportney4577]

Thank you for this wonderful video. Just what I needed. I’ll be doing this morning and afternoon.

[@andreawelford4931]

I had three surgeries on my right leg and twenty five radiation treatments.First two operations for Myxofibrosarcoma. Third operation was performed to repair a fractured patellla also two additional fractures on the right leg . Last six months lots of edema in both legs. Had to wear an immobilizer for almost six months. My leg was kept float for five months. Since April the edema is overwhelming. I thought I would try these treatments hoping I will feel better and reduce edema. Also have diastolic malfunction and kidney disease. Thank You for this video. I will watch others also.

[@clintinasimms8993]

Excellent for anyone. We all need to drain the lymphatic systems

[@davebelferman915]

Thank you Kelly, I like this exercise und will do it no daily, In will watch for the positive effects

[@SuperColon2]

THIS IS GREAT FOR ME. WILL BE FOLLOWING.

[@MostDeliciousSue]

That’s a great routine. Thank you.

[@vsachar8318]

How did you know I needed this? After I had my baby I have been suffering from pelvic issues and edema on my legs ,knees, and ankle.

[@ScorpioR1sing]

1.5 years postpartum and still have terrible swelling in my legs. Trying this and lymph detox. No help from my clueless doctor. Already changed my diet, drank more water, didn’t fix it.

[@vsachar8318]

@@ScorpioR1sing I am in the same boat as you. I still have swelling on my hips, legs, knee and stomach. Doctors are no help, PT has not helped me either.I am also suffering from back pain. Feel totally helpless

[@anitainoz2]

7th you're not 8

[@farihahdean8642]

I am in the same boat. My legs and stomach are still swollen 2 years after giving birth. Nothing is working so far and GP is no help, am trying these exercises and praying they will help

[@vsachar8318]

@@farihahdean8642 So sorry. Looks like we are not alone on this problem but unfortunately doctors and PT are not helpful either. I did PT for almost 8 months paid out of pocket 2x a week with no helpful results. I decided to stop going and learn to live with this. It's very depressing and definitely affects my self esteem.

[@julianabosse5723]

Thank you very much. Good advice and will keep doing this exercise. Because my right leg swollen more because of gland removed.

[@bhanumatimistry2225]

This is the first time I am watching your video and I like it. I am doing all most same exercises that my physio has told me but my toes hurt me a lot I have done all the test needed but can’t find out why my toes hurt and always burning sensation. Thank you

[@rihanasalahudeen8267]

Thank you so much for sharing it’s so useful 🙏

[@dionnewalker9716]

There is no sound while you are giving the instructions but I followed the exercises all the same, I have swelling in my ankles and legs so I'm glad I found your videos, thank you.

[@steladam9721]

Thank you for this video, Kelly.Excellent exercises which I can actually do.I have lymphedema in the legs and arthritis . Thanks again for your video

[@MimidaMisfit]

Hey I don't know for sure if I have lymphedema but I do have edema in my leg and arthritis. What else do you do for it? I'm just asking because I been suffering for almost two years. The doctors aren't much help. I'm only 35 with a 4 yr old. I want to be here as long as possible for her you know.

[@dalzielian]

Thank you for this video, Kelly. Excellent exercises which I can actually do. I have lymphedema in the legs (and knee arthritis), but I can actually do this routine, and it has helped greatly.

[@Rosebuddy777]

This is sooooo helpful!! Thank you!

[@TheMrFarkle]

Your videos are helpful!

[@dwalters4384]

I did these exercises and in two days the swelling in my legs and ankles is gone. This will be a daily ritual.

[@angelakindon9839]

Thanks!

[@YAHREIGNS7]

Brilliant!!!! Thank you

[@khabomakhoro2476]

Thanks a lot

[@denisealexander6795]

Awesome! do you have a video on wrapping leg? Thank you

[@ginangan8892]

Thank you so much you are so patient

[@adaewah]

God bless you for this video. I need it so much. ❤

[@silver_733]

Thank you for this video

[@edwinasco5570]

Hello, I really wanted to thank you. Although I was using this exercise to help reduce the swelling after an ankle sprain. And it really works magic for me !! After the exercise I kept elevating my legs on a below and doing pumping exercises regularly and I can see the difference in my swelling :) :).

[@lindafletcher4461]

Many thanks, I appreciate your help 😊

[@MarinkaMajdancic]

Thank you ❤

[@miriamlopes3460]

I am very happy to start doing exercise With you I have Lymphedema in my legs

[@johannacollins4721]

So helpful. I have leg and foot lymphedema. I did not have cancer, but was diagnosed with it 13 years ago when I had my first baby girl. I keep my weight down and do not have salt in my diet. I enjoyed these exercises. Anyone else experience mild case of lymphedema after pregnancy?

[@shortyitrusy]

hello, i was diagnosed with lymphoedema when i was 17. I am 24 now and recently i found out that my problem can become worse if i ever got pregnant, this makes me so sad and depressed. I also haven’t had any surgeries, it just happened to me in 17 after a frostbite. Wishing you all the best!

[@pallavimalgaonkar2452]

Thanks dr..its very useful!!👍

[@mary55rn]

Theses are great and work! How often can they be done?

[@donnakirton9523]

Thank you for all that you do. I will be having knee replacement in a few months, and l need all the information that l can access.

[@Dynaaaaa7]

I got swollen lymph nodes after school. I refused to go and check those lumps cause im only 10 and i need a biopsy. But no 🤪😜! I have your videos to make myself healthy and make those lumps go away. I will download these and exercise like these when need. Thank you. Live for years so i can live, too!

[@alicecanova6943]

Should the feet be in a flex position? Or point your toes? Thank you

[@ninahnah]

Adding this to my daily routine, so here’s my timestamp: 1:15

[@mulchandani6355]

Danke!

[@ginahuwe1551]

How often should you do this and how often can you do this? It has really helped me but not sure about how often I can do this lol thanks

[@reniaiaibello2087]

Thank you so much. Just going thru once with the video my ankle got unswollen

[@reneeriquetcarr4829]

Hi Kelly I have been watching your videos and really find them so useful, My surgeon said I need to concentrate exercises on my upper chest on the side of my mastectomy . I wondered if you have any specific exercises that you could recommend. Thank You

[@renuroy3888]

Same here. Renu Roy from Germany.

[@lucyfernandez2513]

Very good thanks for my pain on my feet

[@kymwill7730]

Do you have any more movements to do for CRPS? I have intense swelling in my ankle and leg. I’ve got TED hose, and a machine with boots to compress my legs, I edema wrap as well…. Would like to have more relief. Please and thank you.

[@anna_256]

Hi Kell y, just what we need .... please post something similar for an Ear lymphatic drainage and around ear lymph nodes are very bothersome - its so helpful to know what to do and how - symptoms are appearing out of nowhere - how do we clear this ?? thanks a million !!!!

[@debrashelhammer3837]

Thank you so much!

[@ZenaHerbert]

Thank you for these. The swelling in my legs and ankles has got worse, despite the compression stockings. I do hope these exercises will help.

[@aliciamilam5636]

Burdock root helps remove lymp fluid..find herbs to do with these exersizes I enjoyed the exersizes lol I didn't even know what lympatic system was till all these years...but she was a easy teacher

[@ZenaHerbert]

@@aliciamilam5636 Thank you, I hadn't thought of burdock.

[@lotusphoenix8]

Compression hosiery also made my swelling worse until my physio told me to stop them. Yoga and elevation have helped greatly. I also use a folded blanket under my mattress to help with drainage while I sleep. I bought a mobiderm night device and it has greatly broken down my fibrosis, now my leg is soft and is no longer double the size of my other leg

[@Chutney1luv]

I happen to see this video! How fantastic, that these were just the leg exercises, that I needed! My feet and legs were tired! I did them just before going to bed, and when I wake up in the morning! Doing these exercises, has strengthen my legs and the stress, on them! I thank you so much! ⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@renataseixasdecastro3652]

Thanks, Kelly! Adores

[@thepersnicketycalico9382]

Love this video! Thank you so much I just found you. I have started using a rebounder and was wondering if I should do your exercise before or after? 😊

[@bhagyagawda2723]

Hi my daughter only 17 has developed lymphedema its too much bothering me as a mother it's right leg swelling

[@wmanadeau7860]

@@bhagyagawda2723Hopefully she got a scan and bloodwork done to find the cause, with one leg swelling there is likely a cause that may need attention. There is in my case. And yea, encourage her to do exercises to reduce the edema and also to improve blood circulation. The goal is to reduce the risk of varicose veins or blood clots forming in veins in the legs. Wishing you and her the best in dealing with it.

[@dragon6414]

Thanks!

[@CancerRehabPT]

Thank you so much for your kindness and support! I greatly appreciate it!

[@zeynepd2326]

Can we do these exercises both morning and evening?

[@deana6410]

I’m about to try this! I have such swollen feet and legs because I sit at my job all day. By the time I get home my feet look fat 😅 This felt very nice. Thank you : )

[@thegracetofollow4194]

😂

[@hanadieljurdi7307]

What about the dwelling in the feet and legs that comes with blisters and poss , it hurts so bad .Any body has an idea about that

[@OliviaAlexandra27]

I highly recommend compression socks!! They are wonderful!! (Make sure you get the right fit.)

[@hauwaidris3150]

I have had multiple surgeries to remove my lymph nodes. I wear compression stockings and do all the exercises I see you recommend. I just want to know does the swelling and pain ever go away permanently or will i live with it forever(if I survive the cancer).

[@ge8877]

I really really hope and praying that you are doing really fine right now and winning against cancer with the help of God. you can do it ! with God we pray for you to be healed 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@poojahm120]

Thank you so much for sharing the above video. However how do I go about the above exercise as i can't sit down

[@DrALev]

Maybe I did skip that... how many times a day do you recommend doing these exercises? Tia

[@anudhadutta9708]

YOU ARE THE BEST!!!!!

[@kathyaschenbach8081]

In other words I can keep my stockings on before I start. Thank you so much!

[@renukorde6633]

I get shin pain on my right leg. Any excercides for that ?

[@mamemom3567]

Wonderful and beautiful thank you so much for sharing your experience 8

[@zeynepd2326]

Is this exercise okay for lipedema?

[@cindycarnegie1997]

Awesome!

[@Godz_Girl]

Great 😃👍

[@oldmoneyglory]

is this useful for celullite?

[@paigehallcrystalmessenger5358]

Thank you so so much

[@cassandramckee6430]

Thank you!

[@hollyvalentine4814]

Thank you

[@Saguanay]

Why is the sound messed up on this one also? Only right channel.

[@sandywyooi]

When is the best time to do this? Morning or night before we sleep?

[@aureacapuyan947]

How to treat when the whole arms and hands are swelling because after my operation in my breast cancer. Please teach me how to treat at home. I thank you

[@chelsey9927]

Is this helpful for Lipedema as well? Thanks so much for these helpful videos!

[@CancerRehabPT]

Hello! Absolutely, it can be done by anyone if they are safely able 🙂

[@MultiIsing]

I hope this will help me. My ankles are super swollen at bedtime. They’re normal in the morning 😢

[@ge8877]

I hope you're doing well now.. please keep praying and fighting

[@virginiachilds2987]

🎉❤helped first time

[@laurap9087]

i don't have this condition but it seems like we should all be doing this sequence.

[@nitin-loves-you]

I am suffering from this disease since last 13 years. I have swelling in complete one leg due to lymphedema.I used a comparison garment., do you have any treatment for it? I belong from India and I am a 31 year old man. I consulted many doctors but they say that in India it couldn't be cure I will be very thankful to you. 🙏

[@goodnessandmercy]

It's not curable if it's lymphedema or lipedema according to my understanding, but compression garments are recommended and exercises such as these in this video are to help one manage the condition. I'm not a medical expert, I'm just telling you what I've been told.

[@goodnessandmercy]

Try to go to a vascular specialist, as they have more understanding of these diseases than primary care doctors.

[@CheyenneMcfly]

Hi, I don't know if you still see this. I am also 31 and just got diagnosed with lymphedema only in one leg (Starting to spread to another). It has effected me for 10 years of my life so far. It is NOT curable but try to see a vascular doctor. They are giving me bandage treatments for 1 week at a time to help with swelling and got me a compression machine I use nightly for 1 hour every single day. They also are giving me compression garments to help that they will fit me for after the bandage treatments. I hope you are able to get help. I know it is not easy.

[@siewkuenwong7879]

Are these yoga's exercise

[@nene1082]

I have swelling only on my right foot and ankle. Is it ok to practice these exercises every day?

[@bevcase6892]

what do u if can't get down on the floor

[@oasane]

Can you make a non-boring version of this, with less talk and cool music? I wanted to strangulate myself while watching it :) thanks.

[@SarahBrown-s6m]

Does this also help with circulation?

[@CancerRehabPT]

It will, absolutely!

[@SarahBrown-s6m]

@@CancerRehabPT awesome! Thank you ☺️

[@KellyJoyce-x6o]

If you jump on a small trampoline for one minute every morning you open and shut every gate…you don’t have to jump hard. If the patient can hold a bar trampoline they can get that all going.

[@salmaalsuweidy2466]

My knees are swelling and weak. I need workout to make my knees strong

[@lindabrodney4958]

Kelly: Can lymphedema involve the belly area? I have it in my ankles and lower legs; the pump my doctor arranged for me does help a lot but is not helping the fluid I swear came on at the same time. (no pregnancy jokes folks, I am a semi old lady). If you have wisdom to impart on this particular aspect of the condition it would be appreciated.

[@ashleykennedy2824]

Yes. The Imi's Bigan Yoga channel has a couple of videos that are fantastic for belly lymph.

[@tracy3812]

This is great info! Do we do these in the AM & would we combine them with MLD? Thank-you, Kelly PS: I sent your COVID vids to my PT.

[@gabbidewitt3959]

Same question! Which is best? Am or pm? Both? I do MLD in the am Lymphatic pump in pm.

[@tracy3812]

@@gabbidewitt3959 I’m having a big flare up in this heat so I am doing both.

[@lis819]

@@gabbidewitt3959 what does MLD stand for?

[@maldowns18]

Tried this exercise and I had feet cramps 😫 any recommendation . Cramps always happen when I do even simple exercise or stretching

[@L1bslay3r]

This happens when i am dehydrated or out of shape i push through

[@FTA-0]

Can these exercises help reduce spider veins ?