To specifically effect lymph in massage, it is necessary to pump
in a specific direction, at a specific pace. This mimics the natural
action of the lymphatic system.
Lymphatic Breast Massage is easy to learn. It is different than just massaging
your breast because you will specifically move the breast in a way that mimics
how lymph moves in the body.
We will use a pumping movement where we move the breast using some light pressure
and then release the breast gently, allowing it to return to it’s normal
position.
Each move and return counts as one pump. Using the lymphatic breast massage model,
the most important idea is to keep the lymphatic fluid moving in this area.
Below are simple steps to use for lymphatic breast massage. (Use these instructions
with the illustration below.)
Put your hand in your armpit and push inward and upward.
Go deep into the armpit. Pump upward and release. Do this ten to twenty
times.
Grab your entire breast and move it upward toward the armpit. If your
breasts are large, this may take more than one hand position. Do this ten
times.
? Grab your breast and pump directly inward toward the chest wall. Do this
five times.
Holding your breast stable, pump the upper inner quadrant of your breast
up toward your neck. Do this five times.
You can do the pumping more than the recommended number of times if you
like.
We apologize that it may be difficult to explain these movements verbally
without showing you movements. We do have a video that
you can purchase. We also teach classes to
groups and may be able to come to your area.
Please note that the lymphatic system
has a one way valve so you cannot pump
it backward by mistake and cause harm.
Remember, when working on your breast
tissue:
Focus on creating
movement.
Don’t worry too much about
proper direction.
This pumping action is different
than massage.
As you move the breast in the
initial direction, use some pressure.
Then release and let the breast
return to its normal position.
It becomes a pumping action.
On the move up, use pressure
and then release to allow the breast
back.
This mimics and enhances the
natural movement of the lymph system.
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