Lymphatic drainage massages are gaining popularity. We spoke with an expert about who should try one and how to tell if it's ...

"The main goal of every lymphatic drainage massage is to help detoxify the body by moving lymph (the fluid that gets stuck between tissues) toward the lymph nodes. This process allows the lymph to ...

It was hypothesized that individuals receiving arm massage from a significant other following lymph node dissection surgery would have greater immediate comfort and fewer functional constraints ...

Lymphodema is a big issue for anyone at all who has had lymph nodes removed, and that could be from breast cancer treatment, it could be from cancer that might be in the groin for instance or near ...

Lymph nodes play an important role in draining fluids and fighting infection, and avoiding their removal reduces the risk of lymphedema (swelling) in the groin and legs. Surgery is the cornerstone of ...

For decades, this hands-on massage technique ... are hundreds of lymph nodes running throughout the body’s lymphatic system, primarily located in the neck, armpits, and groin,” says Cosmetic ...

Purpose/Objective: To evaluate the usefulness of arm massage from a significant other following lymph node dissection surgery. Design: Randomized clinical trial with a pretest-posttest design.