But that's not why lymphatic massages were created: They were created as a treatment for a condition called lymphedema. "In wellness circles there is a lot of talk about lymphatic massage not as a ...

Lymphedema is a condition that occurs when there is damage to the lymph system, causing a collection of fluid in one or more areas of the body. The swelling can occur in the arm, breast, chest or leg ...

After the treatment, around 20-40 percent of women develop lymphedema, a lymphatic drainage disorder in the affected arm. In 2022, about 2.3 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer worldwide.