7 Tips for sciatica sufferers – Prevent Additional Pain

1. Sleep with a pillow under your knees when on your back.
2. When sleeping on your side, put a thin pillow between
your bent knees.
3. Avoid sleeping on your stomach.
4. Always keep your knees bend while resting.
Especially avoid using an Ottoman with your legs straight.
5. Avoid repetitive leg exercises: i.e. leg presses, etc.
6. Sit on an ice cold gel pack for 15 minutes. Place it right on
the bone where you sit. There needs to be fabric between
your skin and the cold pack.
7. Call MaryAnne Palumbo, Licensed Massage Therapist MA38837
407-756-4947 or another medical professional.

What is Lymph Drainage Therapy?

Lymph Drainage Therapy, LDT, is a technique that activates and cleanses the human fluid transportation system, known as lymph. Lymph transports proteins, toxins, hormones, fatty acids, immune cells and others to the lymph nodes for processing, therefore eliminating toxins and waste products. Stress, fatigue, lack of physical activity, emotional shock, infections, substantial swelling, chemicals or food additives and more can stop or hinder the flow of lymph. These can lead to clogging or stagnation. Thus, LDT is a detoxification massage.

The llustrations above and below are the superficial lymph circulation of the face and torso, including lymph nodes, predominantly located in the dark areas of the photos.



Resource material: Silent Waves Theory and Practice of Lymphedema Therapy With Applications for Lymphedema, Chronic Pain, and Inflammation by Dr. Bruno Chikly.

Unlike Swedish Massage. Lymph Drainage Therapy uses no lotion. It is light, gentle, and a very specific technique. This method pumps the flow of the lymph toward the lymph nodes. The lymphatic system then directs the flow to the kidneys for filtration, sending nutrients into the bloodstream and toxins to drain into normal body elimination.

"For more information or a list of health benefits of Lymph Drainage" contact Mary Anne Palumbo at info@calmrelief.com