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LYMPHATIC
MASSAGE FOR
RECOVERY
By Deborah Karlan, L.M.T.
O ur lymphatic system works to
keep us healthy. Without our
lymphatic system working,
we would swell up like balloons and
stagnant fluid would swamp our cells.
When our lymphatic system is sluggish,
we can suffer with aches, pains, and
low energy.
Swelling after surgery is normal, but
sometimes the swelling can interfere in
the healing process and restrict needed
movement for recovery.
Jane had knee replacement surgery
on her left knee, but had severe leg
swelling, even months after surgery
with limited range of motion. She also
had back pain and hip pain. The back
and hip problem caused contraction
in the left groin lymphatic node area,
causing the backup in the leg. By treating
the lower back muscles and abdominal
lymph node, I was then able to open
the drainage in the leg and knee area.
Post-cancer radiation treatments,
or knee, hip, back and neck surgery
recovery, can be aided by lymphatic
massage therapy. Lymphatic massage
after liposuction and plastic surgery can
smooth connective tissue to encourage
the elimination of swelling, fibrosis scar
tissue, dimpling and uneven skin.
Lymphatic massage can speed
recovery and reduce pain.
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.
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