Lymphatic Drainage Massage for Lymphedema & Swelling in BOTH Legs

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Published 2022-07-12
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.

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗟𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲?
Shop my e-guides for Lymphatic Drainage in Both Legs:
𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩-𝐛𝐲-𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲: bit.ly/Both-Legs-Images
𝐁𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲: 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:    • Lymphatic Drainage Massage for Lymphe...  

00:00 Intro and Handout
01:12 Routine

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Left Leg Lymphatic Drainage Massage:    • Left Leg Lymphatic Drainage Massage f...  
Right Leg Lymphatic Drainage Massage:    • Right Leg Lymphatic Drainage Massage ...  

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All Comments (21)
  • I just wanted to say thank you so much for this informative video! I gave it a try last night, my legs felt more ‘alive’ and I could actually feel movement. A few hours into my night time sleep, I woke up completely have soaked my pants and shirt in sweat. When I did a google search on side effects from lymphatic drainage massage, it said “You'll experience an increase in sweating and body odor, a sign that toxins are being eliminated.” Awesome! Thanks so much. ❤
  • @shjh798
    Thank you ✨💎 Truly helped my big legs. I was actually told by someone I had a lymphatic drainage problem but I never payed attention to it. I finally realised something was wrong cause my "fat" kept going to the same places. Be careful of drinking a lot of water....it can turn against you. As soon as I started doing this, my legs started shrinking more. Because we tend to be an ignorant society, fat isn't always fat x
  • Thank you for publishing this video. I am 73 and 6’4” & 300 lbs with below the knee amputee on right leg. This is exactly the therapy I got in South Florida. However I live in Mexico and can’t find a therapist. I can do everything but the lower leg & foot and I can get my wife to help me with that. Thanks again - David
  • @Pheorach
    I cant thank this creator enough. Been having lipedema issues for a few weeks now and knew I needed to start doing something since it was interfering with exercise (which can ALSO help) and after doing this routine I went from having exessive buildup causing stiffness around my hips which prevented me from being able to squat properly- to being able to dip almost as deep as I used to be able. This is such a wonderful day, because I was distressed at the thought of having to pay a ton for physical therapy or massage to help me. Thank you SO MUCH
  • @cedardrone3078
    I am a Burn Survivor 6-1/2 years out. I have 60% of my body burned with damage going into the muscle tissue from below my knees up to and including my groin. My arms were burned to muscle under my arm pits and they had to rebuild my hands. I have also had skin grafts on my chest and pectorial area. My edema started about 18 months ago. I was prescribed water pills from my General Practice Dr. and he also suggested compression socks, with not mention of how and what the real problem was. Through my own curiosity and suggestion from my massage therapist, I determined that I most likely have lymphedema and started drainage exercises. I was on YouTube and your video was shown in my interests. The information that I found also explained the swelling that I have in my groin and under my armpits that I had just blown off as old age. I am 61 years old. Thank you for your information. I will follow up in a couple months and let you know how things are changing. My skin grafts are very thick and have little feeling. I am not sure how much pressure that it may require with the scaring. Thank you.
  • @sol.oriens
    Thank you for this timely video. After my mom got out of the hospital from pneumonia, her legs were swelling badly. I used this video to give her daily massages while I was helping her recover. It was so interesting to see the improvement and feel the fluid move around. Just a couple of weeks later and her doctors are amazed that the swelling is completely gone!
  • @ldcraig2006
    I was diagnosed with lymphedema about six months ago. Prior to that I'd never heard of it. This is a more in-depth massage than my therapist was doing. Then I had hip surgery at the end of January and the lymphedema treatments stopped. But my doctor ordered compression sleeves for my legs to help with that. I think this is something I can do in conjunction with the compression treatments so I don't have to go back to the binding bandages. Thank you for this.
  • Came across this video, thank you so much saw quick results. So easy to do when I wake up, before bed, and when I'm in bed watching tv. 😊❤
  • @robertrose1236
    Thank you for posting this. Very helpful. Not too many people offering this advice open source. Thankful for your kindness!
  • @rog8178
    WOW! THIS IS WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR. I LOVE THESE EXERCISES. GREAT STUFF A+
  • @deannamay4973
    Thank you, I have not been diagnosed with cancer, thank goodness, and blessed be for all that have to go through that. 20 years I’ve been going to doctors here take this muscle relaxer, and every time I was told on like there is a tip of the finger lymph node there in my back. Oh that’s on related to the back pain., they never wanted to talk about those nodules I would find in my back 5 or 6 of them,but I have done 2 videos with you. The gut one & this one that includes some gut, but my calves were so sore. Two videos in one week and the last two that I had there this morning going I do not have any lymph nodes in my back for the first time, and I don’t know when - thank you so much for your time and caring
  • @greatpix
    Last year I mentioned on another of your videos this tip my LMT gave to me. He recommended getting a paint roller with a soft brush cover to help reach the lower parts of the leg and feet I had trouble reaching because of bad knees and swelling from lymphedema making it hard/painful to bend at the knee.
  • @user-zt7cb9pd2f
    Thank you Kelly for this leg exercise. In just 2 days doing it, I can see the difference. I am from the Philippines. 😊
  • @IK121266
    This worked like magic on my legs. Thank you! ♥️
  • Thank you so much for explaining this so people can understand . 💜🇦🇺
  • @sydene54
    thank you for doing both legs with your explanation. it was great
  • @beabrown5778
    Thank you for your thorough explanation video. I used it and really found relief with my groin and swollen foot and ankle. Hope to see more of your videos. Thanks again.
  • Thank you very much Dr for the valuable information so I can share with those who needs it.