Absolutely anyone, regardless of gender and age, can experience discomfort in the legs (heaviness, fatigue, swelling). Most often, such problems are associated with stagnation and impaired blood circulation. There are different ways to eliminate such symptoms, one of the effective ones is lymphatic drainage massage. How do you know that your body needs it? We will talk about this in the article.
Reason 1. Stagnation of lymph and the presence of edema
Swollen legs are a common symptom that many people experience. With insufficient activity, sedentary work or standing on your feet for a long time, the risk of swelling in the legs increases. In addition, poor nutrition and stress lead to this problem. Lymphatic drainage massage helps improve the condition, relieve pain and reduce swelling:
- According to a 2023 study , this type of massage, combined with kinesio taping, was found to reduce swelling and improve leg function in patients undergoing knee arthroplasty;
- massage activates the movement of lymph, strengthens the walls of blood vessels, increases elasticity and tone of tissues, improves metabolic processes and accelerates the removal of toxins and excess fluid from the body.
Reason 2. Disrupted metabolism and accumulation of toxins
Chronic fatigue, decreased immunity, dermatological pathologies are frequent consequences of intoxication of the body and metabolic disorders. An unbalanced diet, stress and a sedentary lifestyle lead to the accumulation of toxins in the body.
Using lymphatic drainage massagers (for example, the CM2740 model from Healo ) improves lymph circulation, accelerates the removal of toxins and improves metabolism. In addition, regular lymphatic drainage massage restores damaged internal organs and improves their functioning.
Reason 3. Weakness of blood vessels and the risk of varicose veins
The predisposition to varicose veins is associated with poor circulation of lymph and blood. In such conditions, the tone of the venous walls decreases, the outflow of blood slows down, which increases the load on the vessels. As a result, a person experiences swelling, heaviness in the legs and develops varicose veins.
Correction of nutrition, walking and daily lymphatic drainage massage improves the circulation of lymph and blood. The impact on the lower limbs with the Lymphatic+ massager or another model reduces the load on the walls of blood vessels, increases their elasticity and strengthens them. If there is a predisposition to varicose veins, lymphatic drainage massage reduces the risk of its development.
Reason 4. Decreased elasticity and firmness of the skin
Over the years, the elasticity and firmness of the skin decreases. This is due to nutritional disorders, improper care and a sedentary lifestyle. In addition, as elastin and collagen decrease in the body, cellulite and wrinkles appear. Skin care procedures, in particular lymphatic drainage massage, help maintain healthy skin:
- The procedure improves lymph flow and normalizes blood circulation.
- Manipulation promotes tissue nutrition and saturation with oxygen.
- Massage stimulates the synthesis of skin proteins, which increases its elasticity.
- Lymphatic drainage improves metabolic processes and improves skin tone.
Daily lymphatic drainage massage makes the skin healthier and smoother.
Reason 5. Chronic tension and fatigue in the muscles
Chronic tension in the legs and a feeling of fatigue in the muscles are a direct indication for lymphatic drainage massage. Such problems often lead to decreased performance, pain and clamps.
Regular use of lymphatic drainage massagers is recommended to eliminate symptoms. The massage procedure reduces the severity of pain syndrome, relieves tension and fatigue in muscles.
A study conducted by scientists at the Faculty of Physiotherapy at Mahidol University in Thailand found that lymphatic drainage massage is one of the effective means of combating muscle tension:
- The experiment involved 66 healthy people who underwent a course of lymphatic drainage massage;
- As a result, it turned out that basic health indicators returned to normal: pulse, heart rate, blood pressure, and the tension in the legs decreased.
If you experience discomfort in your legs, don't wait for the symptoms to go away on their own. It's better to get examined and buy a good massager for home use.
