Learn how to do a leg massage.

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This video does not replace seeing a Combined Decongestive Therapist. It is meant as a guide for patients to follow at home after learning from their therapist. Doing the massage without the proper training is not recommended.

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Fluid normally flows up in the inside of your leg into the lymph nodes in your groin. This step directs fluid away from where you have swelling up the side of your body into the functioning nodes of your underarm. Take the time now to position your leg on a low stool and/or pillow.

Place one hand on the inside of your upper leg; one side on the back of the upper leg
Gently stretch the skin towards the side of the leg. Depending on how comfortable you are, you can do this technique with one hand.... or both hands together.

Now shift your hands slightly down the leg. Continue this same massage technique 3 times in this one spot. Slow and rhythmical

Moving your hands to just above the knee continue in the same manner:
3 cycles in this one spot. Stretching and releasing the skin. Moving from the inside to the outside of the leg

Now place your hand on the outside of your knee with alternating hands stretch the skin in an upward motion towards the hip crossing the hip to the underarm.
Now repeat with Pam 3 times on this one spot. Stretch and release the skin
We are redirecting fluid from the leg crossing the hip and moving towards the underarm nodes. Great Pam The information within this video is not intended to replace any advice provided to you by your health care team. For your safety, we ask that you do not act on the information within these videos without first discussing your treatment or healthy living plan with your qualified health care providers.

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