How to Do a Lymphatic Drainage Massage at Home

It’s not for everyone either. Porvari said those with active cancer, blood clots, acute infection, severe kidney problems or fever should see a doctor first.

Lymphatic massage is very safe if done correctly, but it is not suitable for everyone. Anyone with active cancer, blood clots, acute infection, serious heart disease, kidney problems, fever, or any other health problem should first consult a doctor.

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To give yourself a lymphatic massage, you need the right tools and techniques. Experts break it down like this:

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Lanini uses a custom blend of creams in her Los Angeles space that contains caffeine and antioxidants. But at home, “any oil or cream can be used to self-drain,” she says. Professionals recommend massaging your arms, legs, and abdomen at home three to four times a week. “However, if done by a professional,” she explains, “one to two times a week is enough, but everyone’s body is different.”

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I tried the technique myself. While Lanini uses strong pressure to deliver her transformative treatments, I quickly discovered that my hands weren’t as strong, so I tested a set of body tools, like de la Heart’s wooden version and Esker’s Jade Roller, to mimic the same results. Here, a pro shares her tips for DIY lymphatic drainage at home.

De La Heart Lymphatic Drainage Kit

upper body

First, Lanini recommends standing in front of a mirror and pressing on the area below your collarbone to start draining the water. “Then press the armpit three times with your right hand and vice versa.” Lanini urges clients to always move the massage direction toward the lymph nodes, or upward. Next, continue moving up your arm, applying gentle pressure from your elbow to your shoulder, and repeat on the other side. To massage your abdomen, place your palms flat against the area between your hip bones. “Overlap your hands and move in a circular motion around your belly button 5 times,” she says. “Then pinch the entire stomach” for about a minute, until the skin is slightly pink.

lower body

When massaging the lower body, everything moves up toward the groin, Gospik says. Start by placing your hands in the crease where your thighs meet your pelvis, and gently stroke or pump inward, she says. Next, you’ll move to your feet and ankles, she says, sweeping the motion from the top of your feet toward your ankles. Once you reach the ankle, you will move to the mid-calf several times.

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