Manual Lymphatic Drainage Contraindications

Lymphatic Massage is known to improve the quality of sleep, decrease pain, calm the nervous system, and benefit the immune system.

These techniques will greatly benefit your clients who have:

• Soft-tissue injuries – such as tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and bursitis

• Lymphedema – primary or secondary

• Rheumatoid arthritis

• Pain Syndromes

• Liposuction Surgery

• Breast Augmentation Surgery

• High-stress levels/anxiety disorders

• Hematomas

• Muscle fiber tears

• Fibromyalgia

• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

• Surgical trauma/edema

• Migraine headaches

• Dislocation of joints

• Removal of Lymph Nodes

• Cancer/oncology diagnosis

• Sinus congestion or allergies

• Rhinoplasty Surgery

• Hip Replacement Surgery

• Scar Tissue buildup – prevention and fibrosis reduction

• Recent tooth extractions

• Acne

• Rosacea

• Scleroderma

• Any other Orthopedic Surgery

• Pregnancy edema

• Clients in hospice or palliative care