cWith the temperatures starting to rise, the venous and lymphatic circulation may be affected, especially in the area of legs and of the ankles, although i stagnation of liquids they can touch too abdomen, arms and face: among the remedies, all the massages sayings lymphatic drainage, aimed at stimulating and moving the microcirculation and supporting the work of the lymph nodes.
Lymphatic drainage body massages, why try them
There microcirculation takes place at a more superficial level compared to the actual circulation: it passes through minor vessels, and can be subject to slowdowns and stagnations, especially during the summer.
In this period indeed venous and lymphatic circulation can slow down locally, causing accumulation of liquids and toxins: the “returning” blood, loaded with waste to be eliminated, stagnates due to vasodilation, and the lymph that should drain, stops.
Draining massages, because they are useful
To reactivate the microcirculation there are specific lymphatic drainage massagesto be performed in the medical, aesthetic or even at home.
They act directly on lymphatic fluids so as to reduce stagnation, heaviness and blemishes. The movements are performed in a specific way to eliminate the lymph, composed mainly of water.
Compared to traditional massages, lymphatic drainage is characterized by the absence of oils and the direction of movements, always from the periphery towards the center and towards the lymphatic glands, all over the body.
Lymphatic drainage massage, how to choose the right one
With spiral and circular movements, the traditional lymphatic drainage massage it is particularly suitable for reducing cellulite and blemishes.
The masseur acts with “pumping” maneuvers of the liquids while the pressure of the thumbs focuses on lymph stations, i.e. armpits, groin and base of the neck, so as to drain stagnation eliminating waste and reducing blemishes.
Phenakam and Tui Na massage, what are they
Alternatively, the Phenakam massage and Tui Na massage.
The first is the Ayurvedic response to lymphatic drainage: it acts on the lymphatic vessels through manual pumping and vibration gestures, draining stagnant liquids. In this case hot natural oils are used and, starting from the supine position, the lymphatic stations are accessed through vibratory and pumping movements and then change to manual skills: brushing, kneading and rubbing performed in the prone position. In this way, not only does it lighten the body but it gives relief to the legs and feet and strengthens the immune system.
The massage Tui Na instead it is part of the traditional Chinese medicine and helps to stir what is called the “flow of life energy” or QI which flows in the body along particular channels, called meridians.
According to Chinese medicine, in fact, the stagnation of these liquids is alla basis of other disorders and pathologies: thanks to kneading, friction, percussion and extension movements performed without oils and with hands, forearms and elbows the liquids are moved. The benefits are on the muscular system and on the reduction of abdominal swelling, as well as counteracting stress, anxiety and sleep disturbances.
Facial lymphatic drainage, movements to do at home
The face is the easiest area to perform do-it-yourself lymphatic drainage massages. Liquids stagnate in this area especially if you don’t rest much and drink little water, go astray with sugars and alcohol, or if you spend several hours at the PC.
To be performed every morning or evening, self-massage must be done after applying a cream or oil so that the hands can slide more easily.
It starts from décolleté: with circular movements clockwise and from the inside out, it starts to stir up the blood flow going up to the neck. Here there is an important lymphatic station so you have to act more slowly to stimulate it. always fromtop to bottomfirst relaxing movements are made as if you were stretching the skin, from the collarbones to the chin, then circular movements on the sides of the neck towards the ears.
From the chin you go up with your fingertips along the jaw pressing and drawing small circles. On the cheekboneson the other hand, pressure is exerted with the thumb and with circular movements one proceeds towards the temples.
To tone down one tired look instead, light brush strokes horizontally above and below the eye are performed with the fingertips. Finally, going back up forehead pressure is exerted from the center outwards.
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