Lymphatic Drainage plays a crucial role in maintaining the health of the breasts by filtering and removing harmful substances like bacteria, viruses and cancer cells.
The AXILLARY LYMPH NODES are the focus of this routine!
✔️ Majority of lymph from the breast drains into the axillary lymph nodes.
✔️They receive excess fluid & cellular debris from breast tissue
✔️Play an essential role in breast cancer staging and diagnosis
✔️ Filter waste products & help protect against the spread of harmful substances
✔️ Traps cancers cells where immune cells can detect and attack them
⚠️ Please note lymphatic drainage is part of preventative care, but cancer cells are clever and can evade detection, so it’s important to go for your yearly exam and seek medical advice if you experience any changes in your breasts or underarm region. Early detection is key!
You can do this routine daily and is best after you shower. It’s especially helpful if wear restrictive clothing, tight bras and experience a lot of tension in your upper chest area.
Please note that if you’ve had lymph nodes removed, you will need to alter course and direct the fluids to where you have clusters of active lymph nodes.
Use caution and alter treatment if you have:
Bronchitis: don’t use directly over sternum
Menstruation: can make period heavier
Nevus (Raised Mole): work around
Low Blood Pressure: be careful of over-use, do shorter sessions
Hyperactive Thyroid: do not work on thyroid directly
Do not use if you have:
Active cancer
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Acute infection or inflammation
