Lymphatic Drainage Massage for Lymphedema & Swelling in BOTH Legs

Lymphatic drainage massage, or manual lymphatic drainage, is an important part of managing leg lymphedema, lipedema, venous swelling, and lymphatic health. Follow along for a FULL manual lymphatic drainage massage (MLD) routine for lymphedema or swelling in BOTH legs. I describe the techniques and sequence I use as a certified lymphedema therapist to reduce leg swelling and also address fibrosis. Looking for lymphatic drainage massage for one leg? See video links below for the right or left leg alone.

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗟𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲?
Shop my e-guides for Lymphatic Drainage in Both Legs:

00:00 Intro and Handout
01:12 Routine

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[ldcraig]

I was diagnosed with lymphedema about six months ago. Prior to that I'd never heard of it. This is a more in-depth massage than my therapist was doing. Then I had hip surgery at the end of January and the lymphedema treatments stopped. But my doctor ordered compression sleeves for my legs to help with that. I think this is something I can do in conjunction with the compression treatments so I don't have to go back to the binding bandages. Thank you for this.

[cedardrone]

I am a Burn Survivor 6-1/2 years out. I have 60% of my body burned with damage going into the muscle tissue from below my knees up to and including my groin. My arms were burned to muscle under my arm pits and they had to rebuild my hands. I have also had skin grafts on my chest and pectorial area. My edema started about 18 months ago. I was prescribed water pills from my General Practice Dr. and he also suggested compression socks, with not mention of how and what the real problem was. Through my own curiosity and suggestion from my massage therapist, I determined that I most likely have lymphedema and started drainage exercises. I was on YouTube and your video was shown in my interests. The information that I found also explained the swelling that I have in my groin and under my armpits that I had just blown off as old age. I am 61 years old. Thank you for your information. I will follow up in a couple months and let you know how things are changing. My skin grafts are very thick and have little feeling. I am not sure how much pressure that it may require with the scaring. Thank you.

[shjh]

Thank you ✨💎 Truly helped my big legs. I was actually told by someone I had a lymphatic drainage problem but I never payed attention to it. I finally realised something was wrong cause my "fat" kept going to the same places. Be careful of drinking a lot of water....it can turn against you. As soon as I started doing this, my legs started shrinking more. Because we tend to be an ignorant society, fat isn't always fat x

[robertrose]

Thank you for posting this. Very helpful. Not too many people offering this advice open source.
Thankful for your kindness!

[deannamay]

Thank you, I have not been diagnosed with cancer, thank goodness, and blessed be for all that have to go through that. 20 years I’ve been going to doctors here take this muscle relaxer, and every time I was told on like there is a tip of the finger lymph node there in my back. Oh that’s on related to the back pain., they never wanted to talk about those nodules I would find in my back 5 or 6 of them, but I have done 2 videos with you. The gut one & this one that includes some gut, but my calves were so sore. Two videos in one week and the last two that I had there this morning going I do not have any lymph nodes in my back for the first time, and I don’t know when - thank you so much for your time and caring

[davidthedutchman]

Thank you for publishing this video. I am 73 and 6’4” & 300 lbs with below the knee amputee on right leg. This is exactly the therapy I got in South Florida. However I live in Mexico and can’t find a therapist. I can do everything but the lower leg & foot and I can get my wife to help me with that. Thanks again - David

[Pheorach]

I cant thank this creator enough. Been having lipedema issues for a few weeks now and knew I needed to start doing something since it was interfering with exercise (which can ALSO help) and after doing this routine I went from having exessive buildup causing stiffness around my hips which prevented me from being able to squat properly- to being able to dip almost as deep as I used to be able. This is such a wonderful day, because I was distressed at the thought of having to pay a ton for physical therapy or massage to help me. Thank you SO MUCH

[romanbaranishyn]

i don’t normally comment, but i’ve been taking T replacement therapy, and h ave had issues with fluid retention, and lymphedema for almost a month now. when i say that 15 minutes of this caused me instant relief of most of the swelling and pressure i mean i almost cried it feels to damn good to have my body feel normal again. thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!

[tashaalexander]

I just wanted to say thank you so much for this informative video! I gave it a try last night, my legs felt more ‘alive’ and I could actually feel movement.

A few hours into my night time sleep, I woke up completely have soaked my pants and shirt in sweat. When I did a google search on side effects from lymphatic drainage massage, it said “You'll experience an increase in sweating and body odor, a sign that toxins are being eliminated.” Awesome! Thanks so much. ❤

[sol.oriens]

Thank you for this timely video. After my mom got out of the hospital from pneumonia, her legs were swelling badly. I used this video to give her daily massages while I was helping her recover. It was so interesting to see the improvement and feel the fluid move around. Just a couple of weeks later and her doctors are amazed that the swelling is completely gone!

[Stephanie.FSH]

Thanks! I'm primarily home bound. The Dr wanted to send me to a PT. This exercise is just what I need to help my swelling. It's not that painful. Unlike the exercises my Dr. recommended. After doing these for a while, then I can move on to the ones my Dr. gave me. 😊

[anitawiggs]

Both my legs have severe vericose veins and I have worn compression stocking for years. I recently had one knee then the other replaced 90 days later. Swelling in my legs has been extreme and I have been determined that my 2nd knee replacement from 10 days ago goes better than the first one. This video is WONDERFUL to help get backed up fluid out of my leg. I can feel the difference after 20 minutes of self massage done the right way. I actually had lymphoma 23 years ago in my neck and chest. I never realized you need to stimulate the entire lymphatic system for best results. Thank you. Anita

[greatpix]

Last year I mentioned on another of your videos this tip my LMT gave to me. He recommended getting a paint roller with a soft brush cover to help reach the lower parts of the leg and feet I had trouble reaching because of bad knees and swelling from lymphedema making it hard/painful to bend at the knee.

[glorialopez-pesini]

Thank you!! I have lipedema and this is very useful. Make sure to mention lipedema which may cause lymphedema as well. But only with lipedema legs will swell !! You will reach a higher audience as 10% of women suffer from this horrible tissue disorder. Thank you!!!

[CalmVibesVee]

I’m 52. I have never in my life seen loose skin around my ankle. But this home lymph work is working so well my ankle skin is loose at times where there has been so much congestion. It’s crazy.
I’m gonna keep going. My knee (front & back) is the worst. It fills back up each day.
It’s also improving my CVI symptoms.
Thank you again for demonstrating like this.

[AmberRodriguez-nvht]

I didn’t know this was a thing. Post cancer and healed in the name of Jesus. I thank you and may God bless you, your family and your business. You are kind and thoughtful. I appreciate and I know many do that we can do this without another medication. You are truly a blessing to me and have helped me continue to grow stronger with this new knowledge. I can’t say thank you enough.

[neverthelessme]

Thank you Kelly for this leg exercise. In just 2 days doing it, I can see the difference. I am from the Philippines. 😊

[ricardovolkmann]

Kelly thank you for your video, today (12.22.2022) my nose started running like a sive for the entire day. It's 9:30 pm and I just found your videos and tried the face lymphatic massage, and i was amazed at how fast it works, my nose stop dripping and I have experience some major relief.

Keep up the good work I will be watchig more of your videos for a full body lymphatic self massage.

Thank you for sharing your wisdom and knowledge.

[aileenbell]

Thank you so much for explaining this so people can understand . 💜🇦🇺

[EameussiaKhrythonotes]

You are a angel for posting all this helpful content for free, thank you so much 🙏🏻