Lymph Drainage Therapy

Lymph Drainage Therapy is used to combat Lymphedema, a condition where swelling occurs in the limbs following chemotherapy or radiation therapy. It involves the use of massage and is typically administered 3 to 5 times a week.

Lymphedema occurs when excess lymphatic fluid is retained by the body’s lymph nodes (in the arms and legs). For cancer patients, the removal of lymph nodes during cancer surgery may change the way the lymphatic fluid flows; hence, it is often more difficult for the fluid to flow properly and build-up occurs.