Lymphatic Drainage Massage for Lymphedema & Swelling in BOTH Legs
Lymphatic drainage massage, or manual lymphatic drainage, is an important part of managing leg lymphedema, lipedema, venous swelling, and lymphatic health. Follow along for a FULL manual lymphatic drainage massage (MLD) routine for lymphedema or swelling in BOTH legs. I describe the techniques and sequence I use as a certified lymphedema therapist to reduce leg swelling and also address fibrosis. Looking for lymphatic drainage massage for one leg? See video links below for the right or left leg alone.
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Shop my e-guides for Lymphatic Drainage in Both Legs:
๐๐ญ๐๐ฉ-๐๐ฒ-๐๐ญ๐๐ฉ ๐๐ก๐จ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ: https://bit.ly/Both-Legs-Images
๐๐จ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฆ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ: https://bit.ly/Both-Legs-Diagram
*Hello! I am aware of the audio issues for certain devices. I have re-uploaded the video with fixed audio, which you can find on/after Dec 8th, 2022, HERE: https://youtu.be/m2ruve4fWQ8
00:00 Intro and Handout
01:12 Routine
Left Leg Lymphatic Drainage Massage: https://youtu.be/exo_kn_2R0k
Right Leg Lymphatic Drainage Massage: https://youtu.be/bchNYvyy5zs
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"*Hello! I am aware of the audio issues for certain devices. I have re-uploaded the video with fixed audio, which you can find on/after Dec 8th, 2022, HERE: https://youtu.be/m2ruve4fWQ8"
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