Lymphatic drainage has gotten more attention recently, and for a good reason. It’s a great way to alleviate soreness and swelling, encourage toxins to move away from your inner organs, improve skin quality, and more! So, if you’re wondering how to best support your lymphatic drainage, you’re in the right place. We’ve done the research and will share some of our best findings right here.
The lymphatic system is a network of tissues, vessels, organs, and nodes and part of the immune system. Lymphatic drainage is a good way to address problems like muscle stiffness, soreness, and swelling, but it’s also beneficial as a preventative practice. Here are some of the best ways to stimulate the lymph nodes to drain:
- Dry Brushing
- Gua Sha
- Trampolining
- Body Scraping
In the rest of this article, we’ll explain how each of these methods works and how to do them. So, what are we waiting for? Let’s get started!
4 Ways To Support Lymphatic Drainage
Dry Brushing
Dry brushing is exactly what it sounds like – you rub a dry brush all over your body with circular motions and firm pressure. This helps improve circulation, exfoliate your skin, and energize you. For the best results, dry brush on perfectly dry skin before showering, and direct your brush strokes toward your heart.
Gua Sha
You’ve probably seen gua sha in stores or social media by now, as the ancient Chinese practice has enjoyed a boom in popularity over the past few years. A gua sha stone is traditionally made from jade, although quartz is also sometimes used and is shaped to fit the contours of your face.
To use a gua sha, gently glide it across your oiled face for increased blood circulation, lymphatic drainage, and muscle relaxation.
Trampolining
Trampolining is a fun, full-body approach to lymphatic drainage! The rebounding motion encourages your lymph flow to increase. This helps the lymph nodes carry all of their toxins away from the rest of your body – an easy, fun, and diet-free way to detox! If you don’t have access to a full-sized trampoline, a mini version works just as well.
Body Scraping
Unlike the other recommendations in this article, a trained professional should only do body scraping. Even though you can’t do it yourself at home, it’s a good way to accelerate healing of the muscles, ligaments, and fascia and drain the lymph nodes. Body scraping uses a small tool to gently scrape the affected body parts, which increases blood flow and breaks up knotted tissue.
We hope at least one of these methods helps you drain your lymph nodes and work toward a healthier, happier body!
