This means you may have additional waste and toxins that have been stuck now flowing through your body as the lymph is being reabsorbed by the organs that remove them most effectively. This may leave you feeling extra tired or sluggish right after the massage so it is a good time to take it easy and rest up afterwards.
Few people have negative reactions to lymphatic drainage massage. Some people, however, complain of headaches, nausea and fatigue. When that happens, you should ask your healthcare provider about managing your side effects.
Lymphatic massage helps to move the fluid that's built up and allows it to move back into the lymphatic passages where excess waste and fluid can be flushed from the body.
When you receive a lymphatic drainage massage, the flow and circulation of the lymph is encouraged. This means they are able to circulate throughout the body more freely, collecting more toxins as they go. The end result is a decreased number of toxins in your body, and therefore a body that is fully cleansed.
The waste products are released from the body with increased urination. What do you feel after the lymphatic drainage? Generally, your limbs feel light, you are more relaxed, you see a reduction in the appearance of cellulite, and feel more energy.
1) Soreness/Stiffness – If you frequently feel sore or stiff, you may have sluggish or congested lymph fluid. You may also have lingering pain or tightness that cannot be explained. 2) Headaches – Inadequate lymphatic and sinus drainage creates inflammation and pressure which causes headaches.
The lymph system is made up of:
Lymphatic fluid collects and takes metabolic cellular waste, dead cells, and toxins towards the subclavian veins at the base of the neck to be event ually eliminated through sweat, urine, and through the bowels.
Results can last up to 10 days, depending on your metabolism and lifestyle.
Having a massage has a similar effect on our body akin to light to moderate exercise. And just like after exercise, you can become dehydrated after a massage. Dehydration can cause you to feel light headed, dizzy, nauseated, and even cause a headache. Drinking water will re-hydrate you and help reduce these symptoms.
Drink 2-4 glasses of water after your massage to help properly flush out your lymphatic system. Drinking water helps flush your kidneys which are responsible for getting rid of toxins.
A person should schedule a series of sessions (one Lymphatic Detox Treatment per week for three weeks) and continue treatment until they notice a change. Treat yourself to one or two lymphatic drainage sessions every three months if you experience a high frequency of common colds, allergies or headaches.
It's really common to get tired and sore muscles the day after a massage. A massage is essentially similar to a workout for your muscles. During a massage your muscles are manipulated and stretched, both relaxing the muscle tissue and moving them. A new normal which then needs to be maintained.
Muscle Aches or Fatigue
Naturally, your muscles are going to feel some soreness after a massage, since this penetrates the uppermost layers of muscle. Muscles will then feel relaxed, potentially causing fatigue or muscle aches. Again, any pain or discomfort felt after your appointment should only last a few days.
What time of day is best to perform lymphatic drainage? The time of day that the massage is performed doesn't really make a difference in the end result. However, the idea is to do it every day, so find the time of the day that best fits your schedule and perform it daily.
When you hydrate after a massage, you potentialize the effects. Eat a light meal – go easy on your body after a lymphatic drainage massage. Though the strokes are gentle, there is some deep work being done. Give your body the chance to process it and avoid overwhelming your digestive system with a heavy meal.
After the Session
You will notice feeling better by about 50 percent, then hours after the massage, 90 percent better. You will also likely feel incredibly rejuvenated, which will last even for days after your session.
Lungs aside, the three major organs that eliminate waste and harmful substances are the liver, kidneys and colon. Your colon, or large intestine, is like a self-cleaning oven that has evolved over hundreds of thousands of years.
The body does not only eliminates toxins through urine, you will also sweat them out. The more toxicity you have in your body, the stronger your body odour will be. Just think of people who drink a lot of alcohol or consume drugs. Their skin tends to smell really bad.
Vitamins that support the lymphatic system include, vitamin A, C, E, and B-6. Common herbs that also help include goldenseal, echinacea, and poke root.
Avoid diuretics (“water pills”), alcohol and caffeine.
They both could dilate the lymph tissue and cause more swelling, and as a result, exacerbate the lymphedema.