LYMPHATIC
DRAINAGE SPEEDS
RECOVERY,
REDUCES PAIN
By Deborah Karlan, L.M.T.
O ur lymphatic system works to keep
us healthy. Without our lymphatic
system working, we would swell
up and stagnant fluid would swamp our
cells. When it is sluggish, we can suffer
with aches, pains, and low energy. Lymph
Drainage Massage can stimulate the
opening of the lymphatic one-way valves
and increase the volume of lymph flow.
Joint replacement, cosmetic surgery and
acute injury can traumatize tissues causing
swelling and damage to lymph vessels.
Lisa had the right hip replaced in June. She
developed pain and swelling in the right
knee months after the hip surgery. I found
pain and spasms in the right lumbar, sacral
area, the hip scar area and the leg muscles. I
used a combination of light neuromuscular
therapy, myofascial release and lymphatic
drainage to relieve the spasm and swelling.
I then stabilized the knee and back with the
application of KT tape. Lisa will follow up
with three weekly treatments.
After Ashley had 360 Liposuction and
a Brazilian Butt Lift, she had swelling,
bruising and pain. The lymphatic massage
eases pain and channels lymph fluid to the
nodes. It can smooth lumpy tissue. I am
seeing Ashley two times a week, and she
has greatly improved. We will continue
treating her for the next few weeks as she
heals, improving the results.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage can be used
both pre-operative to prepare the tissue
and post-operative to relieve pain, swelling
and cellular debris caused by the trauma of
surgery or injury.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Deborah Karlan, L.M.T.
has been a licensed therapist in Florida since
1982. Her Wellness From Within office is at
2158 Drew St. in Clearwater. Her information
website is wellnessfromwithinllc.com. For
questions and appointments and to find
harmony and balance with massage, please
call (727) 641-8979. FL
License MA4487, Est. MM27138
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