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Lymphatic Massage for Congestion, Oedema, and StressAuthor: Jessica
03.20.2013
There’s nothing like a success story to renew faith in an alternative treatment. In a 2004 case study published by Positivehealthonline.com, manual lymphatic drainage was shown to help with congestion, oedema and stress. After 5 treatments, patient Joanna, initially unable to stand without pain, and had breathing problems, is able to do so with ease. The case study originally characterized Joanna as “overweight, presented with chronic asthma which was under control with drugs, and muscular pains in the limbs and shoulders, along with aching in the lower spine where her vertebrae were beginning to fuse.” When asked to stand, she couldn’t maintain an upright posture without concentration and scoliosis to the left was apparent. 10 years prior, Joanna fell down the stairs and never fully recovered. According to the case study, “Examination of Joanna revealed fluid retention in her legs and ankles and also her fingers, all of which are worse when sitting for long periods.” Considering the possibility that a detox procedure like lymphatic massage might help with these symptoms, knowing its benefits on lymphedema, complementary health practitioner, Nina Pearsonm thought to give it a try. After the first treatment session, Nina reported, “I was surprised at how much tension I could detect with my fingers as I worked on Joanna’s face with drainage moves which are slow and rhythmic. These specific movements have an on/off pressure in the direction of lymph flow.” The second session included drainage of the neck arms, legs, and lower back – Nina mentioned that Joanna’s chest felt less tight. Improvements drastically started to take shape over the next two sessions, and by the fifth, Nina claimed that Joanna was sleeping well almost every night, that she felt less stressed, and had a greater sense of control in her life. If you’re interested cleansing your body with this detoxification procedure around Santa Monica or Palos Verdes, don’t hesitate to contact us. Palos Verdes: 310-392-9190 Leave a Reply |