Reduce Leg Swelling Fast and Improve Leg Blood flow and Circulation

Do you want to shrink the size of your legs? Hold on. What I meant was, do you have lymphedema or swelling on your legs? If you do, then this video might be able to help you.

Before we get started, please see your doctor and make sure that you’re diagnosed with lymphedema. This is because they are several types of swelling and they have different types of management.

Lymphedema is a type of swelling caused by blockage In the lymphatic system. This can be because of lymph node removal or damage due to cancer or trauma.
To check if there is progress, you can measure your legs using a tape measure. Then at the end of measure again

Now that we understand what lymphedema is, let’s start managing that swelling.

First let’s do deep breathing. This will stimulate the deeper lymphatic systems.
Make sure that your belly expands when you inhale or Breathing in and you suck your belly and when you exhale. Let’s do 10 of those.

Now let’s lay down. Put pillows under your legs to make your legs higher than your heart. It is essential that gravity will help in draining back the lymph back to our heart.
You can do this before going to sleep or upon waking up. Now let’s do ankle pumps. Do this 10 times.

Next exercise is leg clams. Bring your feet together then We open And close I knees 10 times.

Now let’s do knees to chest. It might be easier to do one leg at a time. Bend your knee first and then slowly bring it up to your chest.

Now let’s do pelvic bridging. This will help in contracting the muscles of backside of your legs. Let’s do this 10 times.

No let’s set up. Now we’re going to do trunk twisters. Again this will stimulate the lymphatic system in our trunk. Let’s do 10 times.

No let me show you how to do retrograde massage. This is a type of massage that works for lymph drainage. This will help you drain the lymph or the fluid back to your heart and ultimately out by Peeing it out. Take note the fluid needs to come out somehow and this is by going to peeing. You might have to go to the bathroom more.

First massage the groin area. This is where there is good concentration lymph nodes. Massage going upwards. Do not starting from the feet but as close to the lymphatic nodes as possible. Then gradually go down. You don’t have to massage deep. Use your finger tips or the web formed by your thumb and the index finger. Just enough pressure to assist the lymphatic system.
You might ask how long you need to do this. Just take your time. Don’t be in a hurry. Most people will say that this feels good.

Now you need to get compression garments. You need to get your prescription from your doctor because it needs to be customized. You don’t want to compression stocking or garments to be very tight otherwise it will compromise the lymphatic system or compromise your heart condition if you have one.

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Disclaimer:
This video should not replace the necessity of visiting your doctor or getting your occupational therapy session done. Please consult your primary care physician before doing any of this. The video is for educational purposes only.

By performing any fitness exercises, you are performing them at your own risk. Skills and wellness will not be responsible or liable for any injury or harm you sustain as a result of our fitness program.

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[angiemitchell]

This is by far the best video for leg swelling ive ever seen on here. Its very easy to doo and understand.

[subaru]

I've had idiopathic lymphedema in my right leg for over 35 years. I also have multiple musculoskeletal conditions that make wrapping and compression garments painful to maintain. I use massage, elevation and nutrition to manage my leg. You have shown me a couple more exercises to include, thank you. I want to also mention to people with leg and food swelling that proper skin and nail care is essential, particularly if you are also diabetic.
Don't ignore your toenails, treat fungus and ingrowns immediately and use a mirror to inspect the soles of your feet. Dry skin or injuries to your legs can cause cellulitis so treat those properly. In spite of all my care, I still got a cellulitis that put me in the hospital for 2 weeks!
Lovely video, many thanks.

[donnamitchell]

Thank you so much for this video and your written instructions on how and what exercises to do for the swelling in my lower legs. When I told my doctor about it he just shrug and passed over it like it didn't matter! It does to me!!! You are awesome!

[judykraska]

Hello,
I just found you. I have mildly swollen ankle and calves, and l did your exercises with you just twice and my whole legs were better already. I will doing it am, and pm. It’s soooo good. Thanks from Australia 👍

[dahcargo]

I followed this therapy because I had nothing to lose, but being doubtful. To my surprise, it was excellent advise, it literally reduced swelling after about 20 minutes. Thank You!

[magenta]

I take 5 tablets of 99mg potassium gluconate daily. It ended my ankle edema. Great exercises! Subscribed.

[stephenhiatt]

Hello, my name is Stephen Hiatt and I have type 2 diabetes and swelling in my lower right leg (I've also had cellulitis in the same leg, same place, several times). I saw your video on reducing swelling in the legs and I couldn't believe that it really worked. I've been wearing one of those compression stockings (Copper Fit) and I would love to get rid of it. I've been doing the exercises you mentioned and I have seen some results. Thank you for this video.

[jamespetrides]

Massaging the upper area of the leg first makes perfect sense. Thank you

[marysharp]

Nathan, thank you for taking the time to present this video. I so appreciated the exercises, they are great . lymphatic drainage is so good to help to invigorate the lymph system…especially for us older seniors over 70…. I am always keen for self help exercises to help in all areas of the Lymph nodes . I look forward to exploring your other videos…..so pleased you popped up on the YT feed….💚💛💚

[TehyllahLoi-if]

Thank you so much. Simple easy to follow instructions. I followed you along and my legs feel a lot better. I will keep doing the exercises. Thank you once again and may God bless❤❤.

[TheDlj]

I watched your video great interest. I had surgery on my right leg to relocate blood vessels and restore blood flow to my right leg due to an aneurysm behind my knee. The blood clot is was causing pain in my calf while walking and cycling. Running was excruciatingly painful. The surgery was successful in that I have no more pain while walking or cycling. I go back to my doctor next month and hope he will tell me I’m okay to start running again.
I have swelling and inflammation in my foot, ankle and leg which is Lymphedema. I was told it may take up to two years to go away!
That’s too long. I am hopeful that doing these exercises twice daily will help to reduce my swelling.
Thank you very much!

[jacki]

Thank you! I had cancer and Lymph nodes were removed. My legs swell. I tried this and it really reduces the swelling. It has been 3 days and no swelling, my legs were swelling Every day.

[neliashipley]

Thank you Much for doing this in YT so A lot of people can see this it really helps ! GOD IS AWESOME !

[xlrtedzoom]

I tried your exercises last night before bed. I want to say thank you for a great educational video. I woke up this morning and places like my upper thighs had shrunk dramatically and my lower legs are normal size. Bookmarked so I can return if I think I forgot an exercize!

[olgarestrepo]

I live in Miami, a doctor treats lipoedema, I was diagnosed 4 months ago and there are few doctors who know about this condition, my cardiovascular diagnosed it but that's it, I stopped eating dairy products, I don't walk only what is necessary, the recommended exercise is cycling and swimming or exercise in the water, in Miami only one person is specialized in messages for this condition, but there is a waiting list, I like the exercises.
Thanks for the video

[julianaphang]

Thx for not talking too much! 😁 Enjoyed watching your going straight to the exercises with pertinent info. I always skip long videos with long, unnecessary medical info for lay ppl or those that try to sell things. Thx again!

[tammydillon]

Thank you so much! I am recovering from a fall and I have been dealing with swelling. I have thyroid cancer in my bones among several other places so leg mobility has been a real struggle lately. Doctors do not seem motivated to help. I’m praying that this helps 🙏🏾🙏🏾♥️

[faxmachina]

I'm just glad I learned how to breath properly after all these years

[cindyp]

Thanks Nathan, my swelling and foot tightness feels so much better. I wasn't able to do the pelvic tilt because I am so heavy now but will do all the others. What a blessing. Thanks again

[robinmp]

Thankyou! I finished my therapy back in June and I have a habit of forgetting the process, its nice to have a video to follow and you even added core and leg exercises which I didnt have in my therapy.❤