Glossary

Lymphatic drainage

Gentle manual work guided by the pathways of the lymphatic system.

Its rhythm differs from classic massage

Drainage usually uses light, repeated movements.

It should not be confused with very strong pressure or promises of removing toxins.

Some situations require caution

Not every swelling is suitable for manual work.

A sudden or unexplained change needs medical assessment first.

When assessment should come first

Sudden, one sided or painful swelling needs an explanation before manual work.

A practitioner should not guess the diagnosis or promise to resolve every kind of swelling.