For the shoulders and neck (when working on myself), I find it easier to perform sitting up and I usually follow this routine after I shower.
Connection! It’s all about how you connect with the skin and your intention.
For manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), we want to maintain a connection with the skin without adding pressure. You want to place the brush on the surface of the skin without making an impression of the brush. The goal is to use the texture of the bristles to create a “stretch” stroke.
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
