Exercises for Leg Lymphedema - How to Help Reduce Leg Swelling

Leg Lymphedema and Leg, Ankle, and Foot Swelling can cause aching and difficulty doing your normal daily activities. Leg swelling can be caused for many reasons, like lymphedema, venous insufficiency, lipoedema, after surgery, or other reasons. For all, exercise is extremely important for lymphatic health and to manage leg lymphedema.
In this video, I go through the best leg lymphedema exercises that are similar and easy to do for all levels. These exercises can help get the fluid moving out of your arm or hand and improve your joints, skin, and decrease size.

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲?

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗟𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲?

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Other videos that may be helpful if you have Leg Swelling or Lymphedema:

*Check out this new, updated playlist of exercise videos*

1. Manual Lymph Drainage or Lymphatic Massage for the Right Leg:

2. Manual Lymph Drainage or Lymphatic Massage for the Left Leg:

3. How to Use a Foam Roller to Reduce Lymphedema:

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𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐭?

[InspireMe]

I really appreciate your videos. I've saved a bunch of them to show my oncologist. I've had swelling in my legs all along but now the right leg is really bad with the swelling going into my knee. It's debilitating because I can't really walk. I see my oncologist every week and it's just not getting better. I've actually gained 26 pounds in the last few weeks because of the fluid. I've gotten more insight and help from watching your videos than anything. I had a lumbar puncture that caused nerve pain in my back and now this swelling problem makes it worse. I really need this to get better so I can even do basic activities.

[davidlarge]

Most people will benefit from taking turmeric with added circumin I have started a week ago and already the swelling has reduced in my legs I highly recommend it .

[cynthiajohnston]

Thank you, Kelly. Your videos are packed with so much helpful information. I never knew that I could perform lymphatic drainage - I thought I would have to see a specialist. Thanks to you, I have started to learn how to help my body get rid of lymphedema. I had a double mastectomy which has left me feeling unattractive and worsened pre-existing lymphema issues I had before my cancer surgeries. Your dry-brushing video and manual lymphatic drainage helped so much. I have improved my heath and post-surgery body acceptance issues thanks to your generosity in sharing this information.

[ilovemydog]

😊❤️These exercises are brilliant. I really need them as there is so much fluid in my legs it literally bursting out of my skin and leaving me with wet runny ulcers. Thank you so much for posting your wonderful and valuable videos ❤️😊

[RC]

male 58, and this is the first video i have found on YT, that is for cancer/leg swelling... my chemo has this side effect, and am dealing with feet/ankle swelling. have not been diagnosed with lymphedema, venous insufficiency, lipoedema, but i need these exercises

[junelandsburg]

I’m happy I came across this video because I have lipedema and lymphedema in both my legs from the down. I just wanted to go away.

[adrygon]

Thank you soooo much. You are an angel. God bless.

[jokekelleey]

Wow oh my OMG she's the best one on pelvic floor exercises

[susanmcdonough]

Thanks so much for your exercises for lymph edema 👍♥️🌹🌺🌈👏😇🙏 God bless you 💕

[kathysparks]

Thank you, so much for your clear instructions and helpful hints. God bless

[sylviasharp]

Thank you so much for showing exercise for the area above the knee. I'm had swelling there ever since microscopic surgery for a torn mlniscus and I believe these exciserses may do away with the swelling. Looking forward to more of your videos. Sylvia

[taniayager]

The exercise that truly helps my edema is a rebounder! I discovered this only a few months ago. I'm able to manage my swelling ankles, feet and tight legs with bouncing up and down without pressure on joints. I don't wear my compression socks and it works out quite well without. This is by far one of the best lymphatic drainage methods I've come across. My bungee mini-trampoline is 40 inch in diameter and of extremely good quality, one you'd see in a gym. I had a cheap spring version but it squeaked and the springs broke in under three months whilst the mat was not as giving as my current rebounder! Finally, the health benefits are enormous !

[jackiecolbert]

Thank you the best and easiest video for lyphedema

[awordfromGod]

🎉I need help. Can't sleep in bed, need adjustable bed. Can't reach to use leg wrap . Pray for me 🙏

[kanakparikh]

I will try these exercises.
Thanks kanak ❤

[gabriellarezex]

At what frequency would you recommend doing these exercises, daily? Thank you for this video! It's so helpful. My Mom has stage 4 cancer and her lymphedema is awful, trying to find ways to help.

[ffeff]

Great video, very useful info, clearly explained, thank you!

[pastorlahari]

Thank you Kelly. Very simple and helpful! Thank you so much.

[brees]

Thank you for this information.
My concern how do you do these if unable to bend leg.
Either to wide or just unable
Can you please show how to do in chair
Thank you