Pre and Post Surgical Massage
Specific massage technique blended with lymphatic
drainage with some Swedish techniques based on the time frame of the surgical
procedure and healing process. Special attention is taken to insure that
massage techniques used are appropriate specific to the surgery. The following
link will give more detail in regards to the benefits you can receive either
pre or post-surgery.
Pre and Post Surgical Applications of Lymphatic
Drainage Therapy
Pre & Post-Surgical Massage Benefits
Regeneration of Lymphatic Vessels:
Begins after 24 hours
Maximum regeneration attained on day 14 by comparison, maximum venous regeneration
occurs by day 12
Regeneration of Lymph Nodes:
No known function regeneration under usual conditions
Pre-Surgery:
Prepares tissue for the surgery
Alleviates edema:
It may allow surgery to be scheduled earlier
Detoxifies tissue
Stimulates the immune system; accelerates production of lymphocytes
Induces a state of relaxation; promotes parasympathetic response
Post Surgery:
As soon as 24 hours after surgery.
Benefits:
Alleviates post-surgical edema
Helps stimulate lymphatic "reroutes"; Manual Lymphatic Mapping
allows the therapist to discover alternative lymphatic pathways
Reduces Pain
Alleviates Spasms (promotes parasympathetic response)
Detoxification helps reverse build up of toxins secondary to effects of
medication, immobilization
Stimulates immune system and helps prevent post-surgical infections
Improves skin regeneration and wound healing and optimizes the scarring
process
Can help to prevent the formation of hypertrophic or keloid scarring
Indications for Lymphatic Drainage Therapy
in Surgery Recovery
Surgery & Massage
Lymphatic Drainage can effectively alleviate the edemas, chronic inflammation and pain of many musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders. Some studies have shown that substances injected into joints are removed, at least partially, by the lymphatic system.
Many benefits can result from lymphatic drainage before and after surgery. Its use in this setting decreases edema, pain and inflammation. Lymphatic drainage also seems to promote tissue regeneration, reducing formation and severity of scars which can be unsightly and sometimes painful. One can see this tissue-regenerating effect in treatment of burns, accelerated wound healing with fewer complications, bone fractures and even the reversal of stretch marks, especially in their early stages.
Pre and post surgical patients can benefit from lymphatic drainage in a variety of ways. We encourage you and your physicians to incorporate these techniques into your recovery plan as it is a very valuable service in your healing process.
Those facing surgery will find that LDT offers a myriad of benefits. For optimal results it is recommended that lymphatic drainage be applied for one or two sessions prior to surgery. This process drains toxins and stimulates the immune system, the autonomic nervous system (the parasympathetic tone). It is important to drain and stimulate the lymphatic system before is is inhibited, and possibly spasm, as a result of surgical trauma and medications. It is usually much more arduous to begin Manual Lymphatic Therapy post-surgical than to do so prior to surgery. Surgeons also find it easier to make an incision through clean, well drained tissue, particularly in any sort of esthetic surgery. This creates a higher chance for a nicer approximation of the scar .
Lymphatic drainage therapy can begin as soon as 24 hours after surgery, with the approval of the physician-- as long as there are no contraindications (especially infection).
Pre and Post-Surgical Care
Indications for Lymphatic Drainage Therapy in Surgery Recovery
Applications of Lymphatic Drainage Therapy for Surgical conditions:
Pre-surgery:
Prepares the tissue for the intervention, drains the tissue, clears the
lymph passages to help prevent post surgery edema
Post-Surgery
Reduction or prevention of scars and fibrosis; has analgetic and infection
preventing effects, and also is somewhat effective in reducing or preventing
the formation of hypertropic scars or "keloids". For any surgery
involving the removal of major lymph nodes (post-mastectomy, post-prostratectomy,
post hysterectomy, post-ovariectomy, post-nephrectomy, ORL surgery, tumor
removal)),Post-trauma surgery, Limb amputation,
Prosthetic surgery, Skin transplantation, For burns and their surgical treatment,Oral
surgery, face surgery, face lifting, ear lifting ,Vein stripping, surgery
after phlebitis or thrombosis.
Abdominal Massage / Psoas Work
Specific treatment working the areas of the abdomen, Psoas, diaphragm, and flanks with Swedish gymnastic technique. Excellent for chronic back pain issues to release hypertonic muscles and reduce flexion in the trunk causing over stressed back muscles.
Special attention for clients/patients who are recovering from abdominal surgery Post-Op 5 months out. Scar tissue and incision reduction techniques with breath work.
Home Visits
Home visits can be arranged for abdominoplasty , liposuction, and other surgery patients to relieve pain and swelling, while recovering at home the first1-2 weeks. Special seated massage specific to abdominoplasty recovery and rehabilitation, addressing extremities and low back pain from increased stress and strain due to consistent flexion of trunk and consistent recliner resting for recovery. No abdominal work is performed until the 3rd and 4th week of recovery and at that time services are performed in the Issaquah office, unless travel is limited due to medical orders.
All other type surgeries are considered on a case by case basis with the consultation of your medical provider in regard to travel limitations.
Additional charges will apply for travel distance, time, and equipment used.
To schedule an appointment please call:
206-755-4044
Cash or check are accepted only, no Credit Cards
14042 NE 8th St/ Suite 107/ Bellevue/ WA 98007
Office 206.755.4044
For more information regarding the services we provide
please e-mail: info@xspaditions.com
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