Self Lymphatic Drainage Massage For Swollen Feet, Ankles & Legs

Swelling of the lower extremities, be it your legs, ankles or feet, can be a sign of a serious condition. Please see your healthcare provider to find the root cause of your swelling.
In my experience, the lymph system is the e most under examined cause of people conditions, leading to misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment.
If you have pain, even without swelling, it could be due to a poorly draining lymph system. If your lymph is not draining, your tissues become congested with toxins that cause pain.
If you are swelling, and trying to treat it with compression socks, the socks can make your swelling worse. The top of the socks can occlude the flow of your lymph and blood. Make sure you are professionally fit with compression socks and or compression hose.
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Swelling in the legs, ankles or feet can be caused by various conditions like heart issues, blood clots, kidney disease, liver problems.

Serious swelling known as pitting edema needs to be evaluated by a healthcare provider.

Elevating the feet and wearing compression socks/hose can help reduce swelling. Diuretics or lymph drainage techniques may be needed in some cases.

The lymphatic system helps drain excess fluid from tissues, but it does not have a pump like the heart. Fluid travels through one-way valves and is assisted by muscle contractions.

Sitting or standing still for long periods can tax the lymphatic system and lead to swelling over time if valves fail.

A self lymphatic drainage massage technique is explained to help move fluid up the legs using specific strokes from the feet to the thighs and back.

self massage using tools like a rolling pin can aid the drainage. Problem areas like knotted muscles or tender lymph nodes should be pressed and released gently, not rubbed or stroked away from the heart.

Raising the feet and legs and performing alphabet motions can further help drain the extremities.

We hope this video is helpful and gives you knowledge to help you understand swelling and its remedies better.

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