Lymphatic Drainage for the Legs - Self Massage from MassageByHeather.com

http://www.massagebyheather.com Learn Lymph Drainage Massage to affect the legs. This video (the third in a series that includes abdominal massage) shows the specific method of massage to reduce fluid and swelling in the leg, calf and foot. Before performing this, you MUST prepare by performing the Lymphatic Drainage Massage for the Abdomen Parts one and two. Fluid in the legs moves up into the torso and drains near the venous angle in the neck. Unless you have prepared by performing the Abdominal Massage routines, the fluid will not drain correctly. Contraindications include pregnancy (Lymphatic breathing is excellent, but don't do part 2 of this video series). Other contraindications for Lymphatic Drainage Massage work in general are as follows:

1. Fever, acute infection, early onset inflammatory disease. You need to wait until the acute phase is over and the fever is broken.
2. Circulatory system problems, especially thrombosis. If there is any risk of embolism of phlebitis, do not use LDM and see your physician immediately
3. Cardiac issues such as heart disease, acute angina pectoris or coronary thrombosis (heart attack). Using LDM increases the fluid load on the heart, and compromised cardiac systems should not be subjected to LDM.
4. Active bleeding, internal or external.
5. Active malignant cancers, undiagnosed lumps, or tumors whose origins have not been determined by your physician.
6. High risk pregnancy or late term pregnancy with complications