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Differences between lymphatic drainage and other types of massage
Lymphatic drainage massage of the body differs from other techniques in that it is aimed at improving the functioning of the lymphatic system, rather than working with muscles or relieving emotional stress. The table presents the characteristics of popular types of massage.
| Characteristics | Lymphatic drainage massage | Classic | Anti-cellulite | Relaxing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main goal | Stimulation of lymph flow, cleansing of the body | Relief of muscle tension, improvement of blood circulation | Fight against cellulite, improvement of skin structure | Reduction of stress, general relaxation |
| Method conduction | Soft, smooth movements along the lymphatic vessels | Intensive, deep movements (kneading, rubbing) | Vigorous techniques (kneading, patting) | Soft, smooth, relaxing movements |
| Target area | Lymphatic system | Muscles and ligaments | Problem areas with fatty deposits | All parts of the body |
| Sensitivity | Comfortable, painless | Pain may be felt with strong muscle tension | Often painful due to intense impact | Comfortable, relaxing |
| Indications | Swelling, lymph congestion, need for detoxification | Muscle tension, back pain | Cellulite, fatty deposits | Stress, nervous tension |
Lymphatic drainage massage is combined with other cosmetic procedures: anti-cellulite wraps, hardware techniques for skin tightening. They enhance the effect of massage and accelerate the achievement of the desired result.
General information about the procedure
Types of lymphatic drainage massage
Depending on the intensity of the impact, lymphatic drainage massage of the face and body is divided into superficial and deep. Superficial massage is aimed only at the lymphatic system, while deep massage also affects muscle tissue, which helps to accelerate the processes of fat breakdown.
By the method of implementation, there are manual and hardware lymphatic drainage therapy. Let's consider each of them in more detail.
- Manual (manual) massage. Performed exclusively by the hands of a specialist. Soft, smooth movements accelerate the removal of excess lymphatic fluid from the body
- Hardware massage. The specialist uses compression lymphatic drainage massagers. Among hardware methods, vacuum and electrostimulation lymphatic drainage are especially popular
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