Self Manual Lymph Drainage of the Leg

The drainage of the left lower extremity. MSU Lymphedema Clinic.

[@SpanishBarbieWorld]

I was born with lymphedema... I’ve tried to be positive and realized how blessed I am to be alive, to have all my limbs and have movement in all 4, but it’s extremely difficult.. 22 years later, I’m still very heartbroken every day when looking at my feet, when trying to put on jeans and my leg struggles to go through the jeans, when shopping for shoes and only fitting into sneakers 1 or 2 sizes above what they should be. It’s uncomfortable & sometimes my feet go numb . .. Hiding it from people especially romantic partners, breaks my heart & hits my self esteem . The list goes on and on. This condition really affects your every day life, more than you can image.. I pray to god every day that he gives doctors the clarity to find a cure for this.

[@Freerider1502]

May God heal and bless you and all of humanity. May we all live in a more peaceful and beautiful world, a heaven on earth

[@ninakhalawi4348]

Hello my dear I hope this msg reaches you, I have the same condition and after so much searching for a solution I found this Doctor Who is specialized in lipidemia you can find him on Instagram: drburgosdelaobra_lipedema, do your research on him and I hope this can help you 💜

[@jesicaaldous1]

Its so hard to find jeans :(

[@wayneharrison5877]

To spanishbarbie as somebody who has lymphedema I can honestly tell you that there is no cure for lymphedema it,s a really hard pill to swallow and yes it,s also a struggle putting on jeans and not being able to wear shorts and also only to be able to only wear sneakers and sandals but at least you and I are still alive but what I,ve learned is that there are other things that I can do it,s just that my legs are a bit heavier now have you thought about investing in a pump that will keep the swelling of your legs down I have one and it really works only thing is that it really cost a lot of money but it,s worth it but also do the massages like the drs. On you tube says because they know what they,re talking about well I wish you well in your journey and always remember don,t let the condition beat you you beat it thank you for listening

[@wayneharrison5877]

@@jesicaaldous1 not really I have 4 pairs of jeans that are my size I wear a size 42 you just have to find a store closer to your area that have jeans size 40 and up or just order them online

[@ExceptionFatale]

Thank you for this, I've been giving my boyfriend bi-weekly leg massages for the lymphedema he's unfortunately developed over the past year due to the loss of kidney earlier in his 20s, now in his mid 30s his body is no longer as resilient and as such requires a little more care than he did earlier in life. I'm glad I watched this video after reading some information on MLD/SLD, as I was not priming his healthy lymph nodes before massaging his legs as well as treating the massage as a typical massage with the pressure that accompanies a regular massage, it seems the only thing I was doing correctly was massaging up and away from the swelling. I'm very grateful for the information you've provided, and I'm happy to know that I can help my boyfriend better than before,

[@srir3651]

I was watching this because I had a site injection reaction. Never thought massaging like this would feel so good. Thank you.

[@padb725]

Just read down further and see a response to my question. Thank you for your expertise! This life with lymphedema is no joke. We need all the assistance we can get!

[@bridgetrcooney9339]

Thanks for your very easy to follow video, and instructions. This is the first video I have seen that explains the sequence to do MLD for lower limb. I will definitely follow along with my garments.

[@lilylebowsky5908]

Update please

[@snellis3607]

Great video! Thank you.

[@fighttheevilrobots3417]

Thank you, this is excellent. Your arm video helped so much also! Would love to see this explained on a larger body like myself.

[@bellaparakoti928]

This is the best demo of lymp drainage i’ve seen so far thank you. From NewZealand

[@anastasiasongs]

You are so kind to help everyone out with this video, thank you for being so caring!

[@mmadyyy]

Thank you so much! I’m 13 and have Lymphedema sadly… but this really helped my leg :))))

[@AC-iw5mv]

So glad to hear you are doing better

[@mmadyyy]

@@AC-iw5mv thank you!!

[@LolLol-zv3vp]

I’m also 13 and i have lymphedema on my right leg, nice to know there’s other people my age with the same thing! Makes it a bit better to know that someone like me has it to :)

[@mmadyyy]

@@LolLol-zv3vp Woaaah. I also have it on my right leg! Thank you for sharing this. Definitely makes me feel better about it too!!

[@brandicooper6713]

Finally good volume! Great video

[@remicsrapids]

Really well done! Very important practice. :) Thank-you.

[@al-domari8089]

thanks DR. the best explanation

[@barbarasimon8123]

This is a good video my right leg is effected especially the ancle This drainage makes a good sense. Thank you

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello how are you doing?

[@patriciagriffin1505]

Great video and instructions

[@BedCrunch]

This feels incredible. Who knew!

[@howardcohen6817]

Thanks for this, sending it directly along to my older brother. Please tell me how long to wait, before beginning this with the other - but also affected - leg.

[@mariabilone]

Wonderful video and easy to follow. It has helped my leg very much, thank you!

[@sherryhable]

Did it help your leg swelling from the lymphedema?

[@mariabilone]

@@sherryhable yes it helps a great deal but you have to stay with it. I have to do the manual lymph drainage almost everyday. I find that walking afterwards is helpful too. It's easy to do and I can feel the fluid moving when I do it. So yes try it does work.

[@sherryhable]

@@mariabilone thanks it’s for my mom she’s been in a wheelchair since January from CHF and I thought the leg swelling was from this but her cardiologist told me her labs have improved a great deal so it’s not her heart causing the swelling and referred us to the vein clinic who ruled out pad and pvd so now we’re seeing a lymphedema specialist and I’m just wanting her to be able to get around much easier. 🙏

[@mariabilone]

@@sherryhable God bless you and your mother. I wish her the very best!

[@JessentialLife]

Oh my goodness, thanks for this video! This helps me so much to see how this is done!

[@miltonfernandes1531]

Did it really works? ??

[@JessentialLife]

@@miltonfernandes1531 I think it is too soon for me to tell. For the reasons I am doing it, I haven't seen any big physical changes =). But I am still doing it!

[@miltonfernandes1531]

@@JessentialLife I'm going to try and see how it goes on And thx u reply

[@breedaking1331]

Thank you very informative

[@MCKam]

This is so helpful!! Thank you for this!!!

[@jayjaynee1]

Thank you🌸

[@sophiesophie9602]

Thank You much 🙏😘🙏 !!!

[@mam4073]

Thank you

[@Moongazer101]

Thanks well explained.

[@jamiecramer5834]

VERY HELPFUL VIDEO!!!!!!!!

[@chelseagreene2105]

Hi. Great video! How often should I do the manual massages?

[@krizzykrisvlog7375]

Thanks for sharing this

[@Eadwine9]

what if both legs are effected?

[@desirelabelle2199]

Yes that's what I needed.. Can you show another video how do it but if you have hamstring tightness?

[@alysononoahu8702]

For lymph fluid swelling... not muscles...

[@DawnOKane]

Wow. You are a Really Great Teacher! I’m definitely going to be sharing this with some of my brothers and sisters! How often do you recommend if I’m not able to walk right now?

[@MSURehabMed]

Perform at least once a day. If your muscle pump isn't active and you are not able to walk then twice a day.

[@lauren705]

Wow beautiful legs! No cellulite, that is unbelievable! I'm definitely gonna try this

[@kutijuice3]

Thank you so much this helped me a lot post Covid vaccine!!!

[@Tturn1977]

I have lymphedema in both legs, severe swelling and pit edema, so should I follow this video. I noticed you said toward the affected leg . I haven't seen a video on both legs .

[@PR-pp2zc]

Thank you maam I have swelling of both legs left one is worse ,Iam diabetic also have peripheral neuropathy hope it gets better

[@chrisleone4833]

THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH. 😍

[@macbump]

I had a fractured patella and can’t bend my knee yet. I can still do the lower leg as low as possible without bending right?

[@HonestHuck777]

Missed behind the knee and back of thigh.....which a LOT of lymph fluid accumulates. But I got the gist. Doing this 2-3 times a day and Leg Pump (just got it) AND wrapping AND compression garment on left leg when out and about is basically a full time job. I'm determined to bring my leg down and then Maintain BUT one still has to MLD, compression, Leg pump and wrap etc EVERY DAY. Secondary lymphedema sucks especially if the surgery was unnecessary and I was never told about the risk of cutting into my lymph nodes. This is no life and most people with lymphedema say cancer at least you can recover from it....or die. We all die some time. Lymphedema is a disease on the daily that destroys quality of life. and some people are dealing with other shit in life too so it can all get a bit much. anywho.......I need to do something because giving up just made shit worse.

[@amirabarcelonistavip9062]

I was dignosed last week with lymphodema and it was the worst day of my life,cuz it.s a chronic disease it.s here to stay ,it affects the routine of my life i.m still not taking it well 😣 i.m in that stage of "why me"

[@j.sheffield1823]

I experienced the same thing. :( I was never told one word about what removal of lymph nodes would do, and how it would be a lifetime of dealing with it, and how truly debilitating it is. There is so much research being done for other diseases, but I feel this one is treated as though it's not as important or as big a deal. It has ruined my life in so many ways, has prevented me from living the way I want to. It's plain depressing. You're not alone.

[@HonestHuck777]

Hought of going tramping, camping and fitting also leg bandages in backpack that take up so much room. Going tramping is challenging as I have shit Range of movement in left leg so end up tripping on tree roots as miscalculate lifting leg as cant lift normally. Which makes me feel like an unco-ordinated schmuck. I've suffered a lot more injustice and quite frankly dont mind when death comes for me, this journey in earth has sucked shit big time. Secondary lymphedema is the quiet life destroyer by specialist doctors that do not give a shit.

[@buddy8841]

Hate to hear you are going thru some bad times : (. I've had it for about ten years, and for most, it becomes easier. Kathy Bates has it and helps with the foundation. She has taken it to Washington DC and does alot of events. I hope things get better for you!

[@silverforest4682]

@@HonestHuck777 you sound tired. Take your self on short slow forest walks. Don't go for all out tramping. Get back some of the relaxing effect of hiking. Find something new to do thru art groups, etc. You need to rest and appreciate yourself.

[@Kate-yb7fg]

How many times a week should I be doing this routine.

[@bucci9938]

I hv to watch very carefully and repeat in order to see whether those movements are clockwise or counter clockwise.

[@al-domari8089]

very usefull

[@elainebarke2460]

I have this in both legs, is the massage the same as you talk about ‘the unaffected leg’. Thank you

[@MSURehabMed]

The protocol does change slightly if both legs are involved. If two legs are involved massage both armpits,both inguinals, up both sides and skip the MLD across the lower abdominal

[@destinyramsey4]

what if both legs are effected? Like if lipo was done?

[@jaytay8637]

Both my lower legs are affected, how do I deal with that ?

[@padb725]

Where do you start when both legs are affected?

[@MrTaps1234]

Can you teach on what to do for a baby

[@mrod9277]

My right leg is swollen.. arthritis on my knee

[@maremaid15]

Good instructions… what if both legs are affected?

[@MSURehabMed]

The protocol does change slightly if both legs are involved. If two legs are involved massage both armpits, both inguinals, up both sides and skip the MLD across the lower abdominal

[@keithwilson6060]

How soon can you expect results from this massage? How often to be performed?

[@MSURehabMed]

Daily MLD, results vary from person to person depending on tissue tension, presence of fibroscletotic tissue, skin condition, and presence or absence of compression garments.

[@lindacox3062]

Bellicon rebounder like nothing else.

[@keithwilson6060]

You describe the massage techniques as a skin massage without friction, but most of the areas shown you rub the skin. Which is it?

[@codename495]

You’re not rubbing the surface of the skin, you’re using the friction of your hands to literally move the skin rather than push down.

[@MSURehabMed]

The video can be deceiving. The goal of MLD is to move the skin in a certain direction. If you redden the skin then the MLD it too aggressive or there is too much friction on the skin.

[@58andyr]

Please explain what to do if BOTH legs are affected. Thanks.

[@MSURehabMed]

The protocol does change slightly if both legs are involved. If two legs are involved massage both armpits, both inguinals, up both sides and skip the MLD across the lower abdominal.

[@alienhazy]

my eczema is absolutely horrible and as a result my lymph nodes have begun to swell due to it. I had only just gotten the swelling of my nodes on my neck down, just to have the ones on my legs act up on my first day of work. it's impossible to bend my knees, very excited to do this with my eczema cream!

[@janonthemtn]

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[@LoanNguyen-js6zd]

I have lymphedema to both of my legs. Do I do anything differently ? Thank you

[@MsHburnett]

Gee thx

[@camajespa]

I don't understand why one would need to massage his axillary in this case... because leg lymph (even butt lymph) goes anterior in the inguinal, then both legs go to cisterna chyli, then thoracic duct and finish up your left collar bone. So, for me, in this case, you must massage neck first, then abdominal, then the left leg (towards inguinal).

[@aoifewest]

u need to have the lymph vessels free on the top first in order to let the extra lymphatic fluid of legs drain upwards

[@mometcalfe9606]

Goodness tried it on a leg that was damaged and infected 45 years ago. A day later one of the large bumps had almost disappeared. By as you said very little pressure.

[@johnwildanger8298]

I have moderate lymphedema on my left leg. How often should I do this massage?

[@tjscrafts7953]

Hi is there a video on these exercises that can be purchased? My swelling is just about the knee. Thanks Terri

[@alysononoahu8702]

Free seems good

[@58andyr]

Please advise what 10 reps means. Thank you.

[@xdaydreamerx]

10 repetitions. Doing it 10 times.

[@thebigo351]

1 set of the exercise 10 times, then move to the next exercise in the sequence. Your clearing out the space in the lymph vessels above to allow more lymphatic fluid to flow into that area and out through the lymph nodes as you pump upward.

[@epacrisimp]

My husband has developed lymphoedema in both legs. What steps do you suggest for both legs. Do I do one side and then the other ? or what?

[@jamillahlopez8043]

I have the same question. How do you perform this if you have in both legs? Great video!

[@AnyelinaL]

When you have bilateral leg lymphedema, you will have to move ipsilateral the lymph from your legs to your axillary lymph node (of the same side). You can do it one leg/side at a time. If you feel nauseous then stop, and try one leg and hours later or next day the other leg. But the strokes are the same, moving up the lymph from the leg up to the axillary lymph node of the same side, decongesting first the torso/abdomen like it's shown in this video.

[@macgirl1234]

@@AnyelinaL thank you!

[@lisalewis129]

@@AnyelinaL .

[@ustath1000]

Can we use some oil or cream?

[@firdevsbicen7993]

No cream just ph 5.5 cream

[@firdevsbicen7993]

Just Natural cream

[@annestyleuk]

better with some massage oil

[@lurlinefarmer9213]

Do I NEED a COMPRESSION GARMENT? Does it ever shrink? Please. Is Garlic - worth swallowing for it and lemon warm water??? Help?? Love any help.

[@honestlygio7830]

You are very thorough and you didn't use a lot of medical jargon. I also feel so relaxed and refreshed. Would it be possible to post one for sinus presssure? Love your vids thx.

[@rowdygoat2334]

after massaging the affected area i can feel odd sensation as if water was trickling downwards the knee.Is it normal?

[@azul7294]

i followed one video not this one, and after a felt fluid trickling in my shoulder i thought was losing it...guess that means its working hey

[@amirabarcelonistavip9062]

@@azul7294 can u give me the link or the title of that video plz? I don.t sence what u guys feels abt water trickling but after eery massage i feel the need to pee .

[@azul7294]

@@amirabarcelonistavip9062 hi dear..,i started to use heather wibbel's videos...,the first time i tried the neck and abdome ones, i felt the trickling, just that once..,but i can say i feel the difference...,here is her link to the abdomen one :kzbin.info/www/bejne/qH7Pm4Krr8SflbM

[@vernonmodglin5502]

towards your BUNS!

[@seanaa4454]

I currently have this on my legs and it's effected me physical and mentally I went to doctors they told me lose weight which I now have 3 stone off but I still so no improvement:(

[@warmlavender5525]

Please if you can go to another doctor who believes you! I know with insurance waits and if you’re British, NHS often has a long waiting list but you cannot lose this weight normally most likely! I have seen anorexic ppl who are emaciated in their upper half still keep their lower fat/fluid. If nothing else try to be kind to yourself. It’s really not your fault & you trying to eat healthy and exercise will at least help with mobility & quality of life.

[@chamilaranchigoda]

Do you have lipedema as well?

[@seanaa4454]

@@chamilaranchigoda yeah I do

[@chamilaranchigoda]

@@seanaa4454 ooh. I'm suspecting it, but no way of getting a diagnosis in my country. Which sapien medicine tracks do you try for lipedema? Anything which gave any relief?

[@seanaa4454]

@@chamilaranchigoda it's the same here doctors are familiar with it and there's no relief atm, I ain't taken anything but someone recommend aloe Vera gel onto legs

[@savannahleigh9077]

What do i do if BOTH my legs are effected?

[@M_K_M_K_M_K]

Lipedema?

[@savannahleigh9077]

@@M_K_M_K_M_K I have lipedema AND lymphedema

[@M_K_M_K_M_K]

@@savannahleigh9077 Ah I see... I hope you’re handling it okay! Does the MLD help?

[@savannahleigh9077]

@@M_K_M_K_M_K it makes them feel amazing but the wrapping causes my nurapathy pain to increase and i end up unwrapping

[@M_K_M_K_M_K]

@@savannahleigh9077 That’s rough! Just do whatever works for you.. Good luck!

[@JoniWagner]

"Last, Lastly... " you keep using that word, I don't think it means what you think it means...

[@jesserichardson6860]

May Jesus Christ bless you in wonderful way on this Earth ❤️ thank you love

[@jeanninesenese6729]

What exactly is Femalix Secrets? How does this thing really work? I notice a lot of people keep on speaking about this popular cellulite remover method.

[@sherrylindstrom9301]

This just doesn’t seem to be enough to do anything to make that much of a diff.

[@al-domari8089]

after 4 years of lymphdrainage I can say it is very useful

[@silverforest4682]

I think you have to try.

[@josephineedeeth.trowbridge8968]

No

[@antonior1908]

The drainage lymphatique does not need to use too much prssure, not the hole massage movement like a real massage is needed ,also she needs to be relax and not were those shoes that she has on. Also ,she needs to take note of the drainage in the ganglion that she does not do anything about it. and finally she uses too much manipulation with her hands...Her techniques are not prooven correct mediacally...any one can make their own home video now a days an say what ever they want...viewwers take care of your own health

[@eddyvideostar]

At 5:27 minutes: I wish she would wear a nice pair of white sneakers and thick ribbed white socks, rather than those nasty-looking shoes on her feet.