Lymphedema Management: Effective Exercises for Arm Swelling Reduction

Are you experiencing arm swelling or have been diagnosed with lymphedema? Our latest video is here to help! We’ve compiled a series of exercises designed to stimulate your lymphatic system and reduce swelling.
Deep Breathing: Start with deep breathing exercises, focusing on each quadrant of your belly.
Neck Bending: Bring your chin to your chest, then towards your right and left shoulder. Repeat 10 times.
Pull Downs and Self Hugs: Raise your arms up, bring your elbows down, squeezing your arms as close to your body as possible. Then, open your arms wide and give yourself a hug. Repeat 10 times.
Armpit Squeezes: Perform shoulder circles while squeezing at the armpit area when going downwards. Repeat 10 times.
Elbow Bending: Perform regular elbow bends and 10 elbow bends with the forearm pronated or facing down.
Wrist Bending: Bend your wrist up and down in full range of motion 10 times.
Hand Opening and Closing: Keep your arm up as much as possible while opening and closing your hand 10 times.
Finger Bending: Flex your fingers like making a claw 10 times.
Leg Clams and March in Place: Perform 10 leg clams and 10 marches in place to stimulate the lymph nodes concentrated at the groin area.
Finish up with deep breathing and measure the biggest area where there is swelling to see if your arm has shrunk even for a few millimeters. Try to do these exercises twice a day for maximum results. Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new exercise regimen. Stay tuned for more health and wellness tips!"
#lymphedema
#lymphaticdrainage
#swelling
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Disclaimer:
This video should not replace the necessity of visiting your doctor or getting your occupational therapy session done. Please consult your primary care physician before doing any of this. The video is for educational purposes only.
By performing any fitness exercises, you are performing them at your own risk. Skills and wellness will not be responsible or liable for any injury or harm you sustain as a result of our fitness program.
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[@oliviadeguzman9136]

Thank you sooo, sooo much Sir Nathan. Im glad i was able to see your utube page. You are helping us a lot, im a breast cancer patient for 11 years and more than 6 months. I have Lymphedema on my upper right arm, my CA is on my right breast. You are helping a lot of us. Will do this exercises with you 2x a day, everyday. Thanks GOD, Thanks to you Sir Nathan. God Blrss you.

[@fececilio5090]

Thank you, Nathan. I have lymphedema on my left arm and it’s really heavy now. I will be doing these exercises 3 times a day starting tomorrow.

[@rizaevangelista6287]

Hi mam me too hows your atms right now after do this excercise thank you

[@davidzapf3383]

Fasting learn many in you tube..wather , juices or just vegetabel fruit smoothies for more weaks

[@everaldsmith6948]

😅

[@wandastorey2844]

Want to learn how to massage right arrm please.

[@FairySirdar-qs1zz]

Thank You, what an improvement in my swollen arm from lymphadema. God Bless You!

[@gillianzisimides8199]

I have been doing these exercises for 3 months now Nathan and it really does help. The clinic is pleased with me because my arm is not so large now. I really don't know how to thank you because l was really desperate. I shall continue with this routine because it really makes a difference. Thank you again. I will keep you informed of my progress.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

That is soooo good to hear. Please share it to your support group if you have one. Im happy that it helped

[@tomekagibbs3064]

You are By Far the BEST at teaching simple exercises for swollen arm due to lymphedema ! I followed right along with you and will be doing this every day! Thank you so much!!!!

[@gillianzisimides8199]

I have been doing your exercises for 2 months now Nathan and l am seeing some improvement. In fact the sleeve l was measured for is now slightly too big and the clinic says that l will need to be measured again. Thanks Nathan. I told the clinic about you and they told me to continue your exercises.

[@gillianzisimides8199]

This man has such a positive approach that l do these exercises with him. He makes it simple and although l don't know if it's working yet, it won't have done me any harm so I'll keep trying because l'm so desperate to find relief from this awful condition.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

I hope it help

[@margaretyan9502]

Thanks Nathan. This is effective and I do it everyday. God bless you.

[@margaretjaeger2064]

You sure have helped. I see these are exercises I was given in home by an OT but didn’t know what they were for. I Had OT also from another therapist and it was body sfrength to avoid falls and regain balance. Now I know what that OT was after..in the upper area tho he never said it was for Lymphadema…these are exactly the same as this man has demonstrated in his video. I’ve had Lymphadema for a month now and found there is no therapist help in this city any longer. No help No massage therapists who do the massages on you then wrap your arm with the elastic long banadages that produces the pressure needed on a constant consistent basis for compression so needed.,,andnive been worried even if the doctors in this city aren’t. But now I have this man’s help I can do at home myself….Thank you So much..!

[@jayneteske1963]

I hope you can get a referral to a lymphadema therapist so you can get some measurements . There are various compression sleeves to help, but I think a doc has to refer you. I have learned a great deal from lymphadema therapist on KZbin. They can get you going on lymphatic message. It really helps. I do it a.m. and p.m. WITHOUT fail for 12 minutes or so. Don't give up. Commit yourself to the fight!!

[@margaretjaeger2064]

@@jayneteske1963 been there done that years ago. But had a flare up last year during cold weather season Tabatha I thought was never going to quit. It went down and when I thiught it done ,,came back for another round. Called Dr.,andndidnhome therapy this time as was advised our only 2 therapists in town had moved into the next state about 2 hours drive away. So did the arm rubs that had been done on me years before and had called the pharmacy here to go to as they have a department of medical supplies and did measuring for my first sleeve go round and that was back at time of first flair up in 2013-2014. So all those years back and it decided to flair up again. This was the 3rd. Time. Thank you for your concern tho. Appreciated that others are aware and alert to know what’s needed with lymphedema.

[@sylviacontreras2728]

Thank you so much 1st time doing your exercises had immediate pain relief would love it if you would teach lymphatic massage please!

[@ma.jeannettesalvador1233]

Thank you Nathan i was able to exercice my arm today .GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS AND KEEP SAFE..

[@customerRowaa]

Thanks for these exercises. I would like you to give us ways for self massage for lymphed arm.

[@miriamzecharias4777]

I'm newly diagnosed arm lymphedema patient and l've been worrying whether my swollen arm will ever go down. I am very active 74 yr old woman but l am now limited to what l can do. Watching your video is giving me hope and l'm determined to follow your instruction to see some results. Thank you so much for your effective demonstration. God bless you.

[@jayneteske1963]

Eat healthy, cut out sugar, reduce carbs, and begin a exercise regimen. Build it up over time. Do lymphadema lymphatic drainage message. Be tough! Commit "all in" for a month and see if you don't feel better. It's hard, for sure, but it's worked for me, and it's been nearly 2 years. You CAN do it! Don't let lymphadema take away you living your life!

[@MasaE-kv1ru]

Thank you..God bless Please add a lymph drainage massage video for upper arm

[@terrieahunter-lawrence8837]

Thank you for helping the community of Lymphedema. The video will be my go-to. Results matter.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Awww. That makes me happy

[@thisthatandthose]

I agree. Makes me p e e that's results. Lol

[@ardellnelson1407]

You are phenomenal. I have lymphedema in both legs and both arms and I just found you last night. I did both legs and the arms this morning on all four limbs. My arms were so swollen especially, actually were hurting they were so tight. I have a little give in them now after doing your exercise. It is difficult to raise my arms at 80 years of age but I lifted them as I best could and so now I need to find some kind of a hook and loop to hang from my ceiling so I can lift my arms higher. I Thank you.

[@louisemitchell3500]

Thank you for the exercises. I also would like a video on massaging my arm due to lymphodema.

[@catherinespiteri9897]

I'm going to do these exercises to shrink my left arm and if you have some more videos I will be glad to do them. Thanks very much. I'm from malta

[@lourdesdiogodsouza230]

Thanks Nathan. I have lymphedema on my right arm and it's getting heavier. I will do these exercises.

[@mayamahajani6010]

Lymphatic drainage

[@margaretyan9502]

Nathan I do this exercise everyday. Not giving up.

[@RodalineImoru]

I'll start doing these exercises Thank you

[@kamwatson6128]

I have just found you on you tube, I have swelling on my arms and wear compression but these exercises have certainly help, thank you for sharing your expertise and knowledge 🙏😊

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You are welcome.

[@psrwhite]

Thank you. Your exercises were easy to follow. You are a great teacher and motivator.

[@glendeeochoa7765]

Thank you so much it helps a lot. I will start doing this everyday i have a swollen right arm and its really heavy and painful.

[@lemonlemon4411]

Thank you so much! This actually worked on first try! 😊👍

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You are sooooo welcome. Uodate us with what movements were unlocked. 🙏🏼

[@margaretyan9502]

Thanks Nathan. I do your execises daily. I have been doimg for a few years now. I cannot wear some of my clothes with long sleeves. It looks like my right arm has swoolen a bit more. I am upset and think of giving up. Have you got anymore exercises that can help!!!!!

[@lovesafety198]

My right arm next to my wrist gets swallen, a bit and I have started followling your excercise today. It looks very helpfull. I will keep up doing twice a day and see the result. Thank you so much

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You are very welcome. :-)

[@anonymousshahana9134]

Let know the results my hands n feet r swollen.

[@967244724]

Hi Nathan really enjoyed your video, going to start today doing exercises and massage tysm!

[@soniarempis1024]

Thank you very much for teaching your exercises for swollen left arm Can you teach us what exercise we can do to our swollen cheeks

[@thisthatandthose]

Can I say I'm proud of everyone here? Bc I am. It's an everyday all day problem. I have full body lymphedema. Belly legs arms.etc Insurance denies a pump machine. These exercises help. Don't give up. I noticed I do them whenever I feel pain and need it to flow, not just 2 times a day. Now that I am getting consistent I lost 3 lbs of fluid in a few days. But You can memorize these quickly. And half can be in bed. Maybe write it down and rest between the sets. And if can only do a part do that part. Only lift as far as can. But don't give up! I gave up. Now I'm full of lumps that hurt. And wasn't draining, my muscles are wasting. I gained over 50 lbs of fluid in a few months. Now I regret it. Don't give up. Eat better also. And let's encourage each other! Way to go everyone!!!! Great job!. Do the massage also. There is foam/bandage wrapping. I just ordered a wooden tool and dry brush to try to break up lumps. I learned people who do liposuction use these bc they have to drain lymph nodes. C a nc e r meds cause lymph damage. And the survivors need to do this. Prayers for Elohim to heal us all! Sry for ramble.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Thanks for the encouragement. A lot of people needed to read this

[@thisthatandthose]

@@SKILLSANDWELLNESS thank you. Your personality is great and it encouraged me. Tyvm sir.

[@jozette-pierce]

You are an inspiration. Thanks for your great advice.

[@evelynmarshall2266]

Thank you and please show how to get rid of swollen legs and thighs

[@LigayaCaramihan]

Thanks God ive found your vids..hope it will help me with my problem

[@cherylcoullahan8527]

I sat right in front of you today and did exactly what you did, AND WOW...very nice! My arm feels like a brand-new arm. Waiting for massaging video! Thank you

[@thisthatandthose]

Thank you! No other exercises were draining my arms and your leg video helps too! It makes me drain while exercising. Have to stop to use restroom. That's a great sign it works. Praise be to Elohim! Barack you for your help(bless you) Could you plz do one on fibrosis tissue? . How to break that up? I think that's the right terms.

[@InfiniteCreations1]

Awesome! Feeling great and better! Thanks, Nathan🙏

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Great to hear! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@methukuannapoorna1765]

Thank very much for your service i will do daily one hour withyour help god bless you.

[@llh4536]

Oh my agis it WORKS!!!!!! No pain Instantly

[@margaretyan9502]

Nathan when I was in hospital for 2 months I did not do these exercises. My right arm has swoollen a bit more. I am doing it everyday and I hope it will reduce the swelling. Please advise what more I can do. Thanks.

[@laurasagan2606]

No lymph nodes under my right arm. My right side - arm, hand, breast area get so swollen. Will do these exercises.

[@gerlielaya1689]

I am following your exercise two times a day l hope iy will help me to shrink my swollen arm

[@sylviacontreras2728]

Lymphatic massage video please

[@gracydsouza2853]

Good morning, I like your exercises every much for the arm, but I have the fluid in my side so I can have something to do

[@maureenknight3863]

yes please make another about drainage

[@annettewright9425]

I just found this channel and will also be following to see if there are any changes...but i wonder why technology hasn't found a way to reduce swelling. I have been in the hospital twice because of infection.

[@thokozanimhlanga7611]

Thank you Nathan you are helping me a lot I had strock so this is helping a lot

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You are welcome

[@dorisottati1599]

Thanks Nathan!! Could you please post a video for Manual Lymph Drainage ?? Thanks 😊

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

I will do my best. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@patriciag3858]

Thank you

[@himalayanincense2667]

Very nice exercise

[@psfaves9624]

Oh well- My arm was too heavy for almost half of these exercises. I’m glad they are benefiting others though.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

It should still help. Try doing the video laying down

[@thisthatandthose]

Can it still help if treated on a table or wte? It's the pumping action right?

[@thisthatandthose]

Plz don't give up. Any action is better than no action

[@littlenell1966]

😊😊😊

[@bindukm5212]

Thank you so much. Lots of love and respect. 🙏🙏🙏

[@AnnamarieKinch]

very good video . Thank you. two questions; should I wear compression sleeve while exercising? Also during a lymphedema episode with swelling and redness what helps the redness?

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Yes, wearing compression sleeve is okay. The redness will go away when the inflammation subsides

[@andersonclark6041]

please post for lymphedema swollen arm

[@dedeehinojosa7497]

This is amazing!! Thanks for this

[@DeedeeSch1]

Just awesome! Thank you for sharing!

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You are very welcome. ❤️❤️❤️

[@TheBeverly61]

Do you have a video the lymphatic massage and drainage for arms?

[@margaretyan9502]

Nathan, do lymphatic pumps help? Please reply/ Thanks.

[@DeedeeSch1]

Just awesome! Thank you so very much!

[@niahniah8677]

Hi im new here my lymphedema just started but in my hands and fingers hope u can help me what exercises..im a filipino also bisaya ❤

[@RLucas-rz6fj]

Great job and very clear explanation is helpful.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Thanks for the feedback. :-)

[@margaretyan9502]

Nathan, can you tell me if the lymphatic pump really works? I notice that when I do these exercises the swelling does reduce somewhat. However, in the mornings I notice the swelling is more prominent. Will the swelling go away permanently? I welcome your response please. Thank you.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Yes. It works. When you sleep, you move bery little thats why the swelling becomes more prominent. When the lymphatic system and the rest recovers, swelling should be a lot lesser

[@margaretyan9502]

@SKILLSANDWELLNESS Thanks Nathan, it's comforting to receive your explanation. My other question is will the swelling totally disappear!! Appreciate your response. Thanks.

[@nikkidawson5123]

Hi Nathan, thank you for your lymphatic drainage video. Could you please do one with left shoulder and arm. I'm trying your exercise but my arm measurement still seems to remain the same.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

I will do my best.

[@toscacarvalho9393]

Thank you. Easy to follow.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Thank you too

[@olcaykartarrached8440]

This was good. Waiting for your next video for lymphatic massage.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

I will do my best to make that soon thank you.

[@yvonneward2582]

Make a video for left swollen arm lymphatic drainage. Please!,🙏🏽❤️

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

I will do my best

[@masarapangeline4647]

Hi thanks for this video I hope it will help

[@margaretyan9502]

Hi Nathan I am getting disheartened because I cannot wear clothes with long sleeves as my right arm is swoolen - ie the part near the elbow and upper arm. I do this exercise each day. I am almost giving up. Can you tell me what else I can do to reduce the swelling??? I would love a response from you. 😪What am I doing wrong?? Thanks.😪

[@1JoetterSmithJenkin]

Please send guide to exercise

[@jocelyndaite3095]

thank you so much... you really help me... thanks a lot...

[@russelasuncionngengeng2019]

Hello sir how. Many. Times. In oneday to. Do this. Excercise can help. Patient. Having. Lymphedema or swollen arm. From surgery. Thank you for. Response. Sir and. This. Tip.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

They can do this 3x a day if they can. 🙏🏼

[@gopusrinivas14]

Hi Nathan One my relative is breast cancer survivor Mastectomy done for left breast 2 years back Now lymphoedema has developed on left arm Doing all the exercises and wearing sleeve but not much effect Want to try lymph press machine Please suggest suitable models They are staying in Dubai

[@milenamarkova1649]

Hi, Nathan! Thank you! I really feel my left arm relieved. Can you please show how to do the massage on my swollen arm. Thank you in advance!

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Click on the playlist tab and look for swelling playlist. It should be there

[@glenismangaliag7474]

Thank you natan, may I ask if there is an oil that you can put on my swollen arm or lymphedema?

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

To help with lubrication, yes. Just avoid anything with petroleum

[@annettewright9425]

i would like a info about swollen arm massage

[@REGINAWHITE-q6p]

Is there exercise for my thighs? I seem to have lip edema and my thighs are swollen.

[@joycebacchus1182]

Nathan thank you for these exercises the back of my arm pit is swollen along with my hole arm can you help

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Yes, this should help. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@gerlielaya1689]

Yes i want to see your video

[@kavyathomas2435]

please do massage video thank you

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

I do have one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJumnX6hqdB4b9k

[@wyabey5745]

Hi, my mom has a heavily swollen arm and has been that way for about 10 years now. We were told there was no way to drain the arm and she would just have to wear compression garments to keen it from getting worse. Could I know if these exercises still work for arms swollen for so long and does she have to be lying down or sitting up while doing these? I'm hoping to help her do these instead of her doing it herself.

[@o0monalisa0o]

Thank you, it does help!

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Please share this to your facebook group if you have one. ❤️❤️❤️

[@nalanay22]

Awesome video and technique. Thank you for your time.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You are welcome. ❤️❤️❤️

[@dozmorris08]

Any excerises for claw toes Nathan?

[@laneshatyler3528]

Massage please and thank you!

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

I got you. Try typing “skills and wellness arm swelling”

[@chandraheda1828]

How to massage lymphoedema arm , pl send video . Exercises r v nice . Impressed

[@TerriBeckham]

Thank you!!

[@arunthathic3390]

Nice

[@maritesmanuel8815]

Good day! May swollen left legs and left arm po ako and cancer patient what are the best exercises po? Thank you..

[@lindashankle9645]

@maritesmanuel8815 What is po ako?

[@lilliandemafiles8764]

Hi nathan, Im just wondering if these exercises still will work with my left arm lymphedema because this is my 9th yr post mastectomy.. thank you.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

It should help.

[@irenejose1696]

shall we do this exercise after breast cancer surgery ?

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Yes you can. Because the lymphatic system has been compromised

[@sajoseph9170]

Sa Joseph want to know about exercise concerning swollen leg

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

I do have a video for that. Click on the playlist tab and then click in the swelling playlist.

[@DanceEachMovement]

Thank you

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You are welcome. ❤️❤️❤️

[@roxmathie8532]

To fast to follow after a stroke. This would be a helper but guess ill keep looking. Thanks

[@margaretyan9502]

Nathan, is it okay to use oil for lymphatic drainage of the arm? Is it necessary to wear compression sleeves. if so where can I buy these? Thanks.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Yes you may. Avoid petroleum based lotions though

[@margaretyan9502]

Thanks Nathan.

[@lindamullins4602]

I like this 👌 lymphedema exercises they are Great 👍 Thank you 😊 Cookie 🍪

[@suttonstebbings591]

How do I shrink swollen left shoulder as well as swollen left and right neck major swollen and dwn to wrist and hand pinky finger is not Liang straight like its sprained

[@margosugitachi9693]

How often do you do this. I"m wearing a sleeve and my arm is rock hard in places? :(

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Try doing it 3x a day

[@MzCommentary]

Thankfull for u 💜

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Here for all of you

[@jacquelinecullen5873]

If both arm's are swollen what sequence do you use

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Same but going to the trunk and groin

[@marywestfall6544]

Arm drainage for lymphedema

[@MultiLinlyn]

my lymphedema is under my armpit nathan. I can't raise my arms fully

[@zoyaszoyos7600]

Thank you 😊,thank you! Nathan you are awesome !

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You are welcome. ❤️❤️❤️