Lymphatic draining is a manual massage technique that stimulates the lymph and interstitial fluid flow in the body. This method consists of gentle motions made with fingers and palms of the hands on the whole body. Those motions are made in the direction of the lymphatic flow to create a pumping effect by a change in the exert pressure. This method is often combined with pressotherapy equipment, which allows different pressure points to be exerted at the same time.
Lymph flows through lymphatic vessels and the lymph nodes, which filters waste produced by the human body. Unlike the blood system, the lymphatic network isn’t activated by the heart, so it must rely on the breathing and body movements to eliminate waste and toxins from the body.
The interstitial liquid is the clear liquid that occupies the space between blood cells and capillaries. It provides nutriments to the cells and releases them from their waste.
There are two lymphatic draining methods which are the Leduc lymphatic draining and the Vodder lymphatic draining. Although different on some aspects, the two methods share the major parts of the maneuvers that constitute the care. This method is mainly used for aesthetics care such as preventing stretch marks and cellulite, as well as to promote wound healing following a surgery.