Self-Massage for Upper Extremity Lymphedema

Mercy Occupational Therapy: Lymphedema Management
This cost-effective therapy uses occupation or productive activities, along with other techniques, to restore function caused by injury, disease and aging.
Goals of occupational therapy include improving or restoring your ability to care for yourself and/or successfully returning to your life of independence, at work and home.
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  • @merlecharge5303
    @merlecharge5303 Жыл бұрын

    I have looked at so many videos on self-massage lymphedema As I had Lumpectomy surgery on my left breast , And This is the best Self-Massage on video so far Step by step with a lovely calm instruction Thank you so very much 👍👍👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @angelaleemcintyre5202
    @angelaleemcintyre52026 жыл бұрын

    I very much appreciate this video. this came out of nowhere for me and I'm in a foreign country so was scared and didn't know what to do. Your video calmed me and helped me help myself. Thanks again.

  • @joycescott6567
    @joycescott65675 жыл бұрын

    I am very pleased with this video. I have a registered lymphatic massage therapist who gave me a printed self-massage instruction sheet . Your Video Is more explicit and extremely helpful. Thank you Joyce Scott

  • @janetmerriman3028
    @janetmerriman30284 жыл бұрын

    This is amazing, helping my hand and arm after elbow surgery.

  • @mindown
    @mindown2 жыл бұрын

    So grateful for finding this video 🙏 ! Thank You! Two weeks after removing my right armpit nodes and not enough info to help ease my concerns provided by doctors or websites.

  • @conniedale5110
    @conniedale5110 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video. I plan to watch it daily. Thanks

  • @lkmeyers4051
    @lkmeyers40514 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!! for this post,, I had a DMX in November and a second surgery in Dec and have been suffering with swelling. This video has really helped me with my chest/breast swelling and pain.

  • @bajeigarrett4998

    @bajeigarrett4998

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, this video is so helpful. 🌟👍🏽

  • @beagledt
    @beagledt7 жыл бұрын

    Great video and so very helpful! Thank you!

  • @LCDC5759
    @LCDC57595 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video I think its the best that I've seen

  • @suzanabukovski1468
    @suzanabukovski14687 жыл бұрын

    Great, useful and easy to follow! Thanks

  • @jenellbarnett6485
    @jenellbarnett64854 жыл бұрын

    OMG...this is the information that I have been looking for for almost a year now. Thank you so much!!!!!

  • @wICKEDeL1
    @wICKEDeL13 жыл бұрын

    Lifesaving! Thank you so much!!

  • @brittanylee4673
    @brittanylee46736 жыл бұрын

    I don't have lymphedema but I do struggle with constant swollen painful lymphnodes. This video is great for any type of fluid build up major or minor! Going to incorporate this into my daily routine for pain relief. Thank you!

  • @jessicacarlos7214
    @jessicacarlos72143 жыл бұрын

    Thank you you guys are so helpful!👍🙏

  • @barnes9193
    @barnes91935 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for their informative video

  • @batshevanivylerner8582
    @batshevanivylerner85825 жыл бұрын

    thanks!!! this video is very helpful!!!

  • @irardylivia9837
    @irardylivia98374 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏 ♥️

  • @kathyoharra9794
    @kathyoharra97945 жыл бұрын

    thank you.....I've been looking for a new massage routine that addresses mid arm and elbow. I've been using it for 2 weeks. I like the long strokes on the arms rather than short circular strokes....makes sense to clear nodes more often. Will still have to order a III sleeve, but I am hopeful for a II by summer.

  • @pushpashanmugasundaram4647

    @pushpashanmugasundaram4647

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @teachervaleria
    @teachervaleria6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing. Is there any video translated to Spanish? My mother-in-law found your video very useful, but she doesn't speak English and that'd be more than perfect for her.

  • @susandowd1093
    @susandowd10932 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for this❤

  • @personalinjuryshow
    @personalinjuryshow Жыл бұрын

    Excellent advice, thank you.

  • @gailstevens4561
    @gailstevens45617 жыл бұрын

    Thank you; so much more information than I have received elsewhere. Just what I have needed.

  • @patiencetetteh4613

    @patiencetetteh4613

    7 жыл бұрын

    Gail Stevens

  • @bonniedennis9630

    @bonniedennis9630

    6 жыл бұрын

    Gail Stevens 87C4Q98R+98

  • @PatriciaGoodsonpianist
    @PatriciaGoodsonpianist8 жыл бұрын

    Many thanks for this!

  • @hindunivers4529

    @hindunivers4529

    8 жыл бұрын

    gros bras

  • @ermakillings4662
    @ermakillings46624 жыл бұрын

    Excellent therapy. Wish all patients were told about this.

  • @beverlymartin-mfume2921

    @beverlymartin-mfume2921

    3 жыл бұрын

    I wish there was more therapist around and yes the ones I do know, I wish they would tell you everything you need to know and do what they supposed to do.

  • @rosisunny9302

    @rosisunny9302

    3 жыл бұрын

    Doctors don’t know about it at all🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🙄🙄🙈🙈😫😫

  • @iamgabrielf
    @iamgabrielf2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @emma17453
    @emma174535 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot!

  • @ghadakubti1824
    @ghadakubti18244 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot very clear and helpful🇦🇪

  • @krystleroseknowschrist
    @krystleroseknowschrist3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing

  • @elisest.jacques7266
    @elisest.jacques72667 жыл бұрын

    I would like to know if there handouts or dvd

  • @crystailmoniquesmith8088
    @crystailmoniquesmith80882 жыл бұрын

    I can't wait to do this thank you so much it is helping me with hypertension in my left arm I was wondering if this is happening because I injured my pinky and the ring finger I can't bend my pinky into a fist I wonder if I need to have my hand reset

  • @draguevaramorgan
    @draguevaramorgan4 жыл бұрын

    thanks your video is very useful for me

  • @jessicacarlos7214
    @jessicacarlos72143 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful!

  • @brunosfinejewelry4057
    @brunosfinejewelry40576 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. That was the first time I have ever seen that information on exercise. I love it.

  • @mcs2776
    @mcs27762 жыл бұрын

    Great Video and thank you for sharing. I recently had Breast Cancer, Lymphatic Surgery all my lymph nodes removed from my under armpit. What additional exercise can I do to avoid Lymphedema?

  • @ealchian4471
    @ealchian44714 жыл бұрын

    This is the best help with lymphedema that I’ve found after a mastectomy with sentinel node biopsy. I received a handout brochure for upper body gentle exercise of neck stretches, torso turns, and arms lifts and stretches as my therapy from my local PT department which made the lymphedema worse. I’ve had better success using your massage therapy and am much more comfortable.

  • @mcs2776

    @mcs2776

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Elissa, did u have any lymph nodes removed as well?

  • @Travelandmore1176

    @Travelandmore1176

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mcs2776 hi i have done breast conservation surgery with axillary lymph nodes dissection just a week ago any advice for reducing risk of lymphedema

  • @gailbarnes1037
    @gailbarnes10375 жыл бұрын

    How often (a day) should I do these techniques please?

  • @haifatawfeek4394
    @haifatawfeek43943 жыл бұрын

    Many Thanks

  • @phanquocthanh
    @phanquocthanh5 жыл бұрын

    Hello, can my mother do how many times each day? Thanks

  • @hollyroth1072
    @hollyroth10725 жыл бұрын

    Wish it had open captioned. I am Deaf.

  • @stephaniehodge7949
    @stephaniehodge79494 жыл бұрын

    After some lymphnode removal should i be using my arm to do yard and house work

  • @kevernhartmann9984
    @kevernhartmann99842 жыл бұрын

    I am a certified lymphedema therapist, physical therapist and massage therapist. There is no research I am aware of that asserts you can prevent lymphedema with manual lymph drainage. I also thinks it is a fantasy that you can will your body to make new lymphatic pathways via MLD. It can be useful for those who have lymphedema already.

  • @ct11002000
    @ct110020006 жыл бұрын

    How often does this need to be done when you have a flare-up? Going through radiation.

  • @ashishkorg5412
    @ashishkorg54125 жыл бұрын

    Is there any risk of spreading the hitherto undiagnosed recurrence of cancer ,especially from one breast to another when you stroke from one side to other??

  • @patriciasimon1681
    @patriciasimon16817 жыл бұрын

    I had a double mastectomy. Are these exercises appropriate for this?

  • @prashanttakawale3345
    @prashanttakawale33454 жыл бұрын

    Ho I am Kidney transplant patient. My right leg has lymphedema. And in my scrotal part. Is there any video for lower body lymphedema ?

  • @spacecadette52
    @spacecadette527 жыл бұрын

    Is there a way to download this video or is there a handout available? Great video.

  • @anaictegonzalezborrell4936

    @anaictegonzalezborrell4936

    7 жыл бұрын

    you can download videos using software like Vdownloader

  • @whipplecripple4404
    @whipplecripple44047 жыл бұрын

    Great video thank's!

  • @anissaroberts1403
    @anissaroberts14033 жыл бұрын

    What if your "affected side" is also your "port side"? Two nodes in the left upper arm, just above my elbow are swollen & sore. My axillary lymph node on the left side was removed. My Mediport is on the left side. How do I do these?

  • @tbarnes7239
    @tbarnes72393 жыл бұрын

    Can I get a handout?

  • @moriahlyn
    @moriahlyn3 жыл бұрын

    I am having my tonsils out and this should help me heal. Already feel better from a few days. At least I’m less inflamed. I haven’t felt well though

  • @rosisunny9302

    @rosisunny9302

    3 жыл бұрын

    I had tonsil inflamed from having on Allergy to Cow Milk,and they sad Angina!

  • @dd58patriot4
    @dd58patriot4 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video. I had bilateral mastectomy in April and have had lymphadema under one arm, because a lymph node was removed. None of my docs gave me info to relieve the fluid. It ended up around one breast and hindered me gettin a saline fill in expander. Just doing this twice has given me relief. I've seen difference in the puffiness as well. Should i just do this once a day? Thanks again!

  • @christinestanton394
    @christinestanton3942 жыл бұрын

    Where can I get a handout or dvd

  • @EvilMmM
    @EvilMmM3 жыл бұрын

    Anything for legs?

  • @petrutadanalache1525
    @petrutadanalache15258 жыл бұрын

    Va rog vrei jn limba. romana

  • @beryljohnson9597
    @beryljohnson95974 жыл бұрын

    If the right arm is the affected limb can you still direct drainage towards the groin on the right side from the armpit?

  • @King6863able

    @King6863able

    3 жыл бұрын

    I am not a professional but yes definitely. You need to direct it to your right groin lymph nodes

  • @rshifflet
    @rshifflet3 жыл бұрын

    Is it possible to get a copy of the patient handout for these exercises?

  • @rshifflet

    @rshifflet

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ooops! Found the link: mercyhealthsystem.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/7128470selfmassage.pdf

  • @barryward6632
    @barryward66323 жыл бұрын

    My wife doesn't have Lymph nodes under her armpit, they were removed during breast cancer therapy - that is why she has Lymphedema . Does she just ignore that bit of the video?

  • @cathiethomson5177
    @cathiethomson51777 жыл бұрын

    Will this massage pattern suit me as l have brachial neuropathy from radiation treatment ?

  • @cathiethomson5177

    @cathiethomson5177

    7 жыл бұрын

    Help

  • @rosisunny9302
    @rosisunny93023 жыл бұрын

    Can you have this above the Breast??I had a Lamp removed ones on my left side!And Years later I had one again there,they sad it’s Breast Cancer but small 2 cm.🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🙄🙄Maby it was a swollen Lymph???I don’t trust Doctors and had a Privat Insurance us he found the first Lamp!Now after Breast the OP I still have pain there,they sad it’s the Metall clamps in you chest 🙄🙄😳😳🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️😢😢and have a Lyphproblem in my ankles

  • @karenaskins2720
    @karenaskins27206 жыл бұрын

    Where can I get the handout

  • @kathymoulton4972

    @kathymoulton4972

    5 жыл бұрын

    Karen Askins Has anyone responded to you?

  • @teachervaleria
    @teachervaleria6 жыл бұрын

    If a patient practices some yoga additionally to the massage, what should be first, the exercises or the massage? Would you recommend any particular kind of body lotion or oil when applying the massage? How often should this massage be applied? Can the exercises with the thumb and elbow be repeated on a regular basis? Thank you for your time and answers to my questions.

  • @kamalverma294

    @kamalverma294

    4 жыл бұрын

    no reply ?

  • @leemin7824

    @leemin7824

    3 жыл бұрын

    Her handout do mention don't put any oil or lotion when massage, so u can feel ur own skin better and won't pressing too hard. Her handout suggest do it daily

  • @jmoorthy
    @jmoorthy4 жыл бұрын

    Is this exercise can be performed when Lymph nodes are removed or should perform with active lymph nodes?

  • @King6863able

    @King6863able

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm not a professional but as no one from the Mercy group seems to be answering. I would like to say that my lymphedema nurse told me that I should perform these exercises even though all my lymph nodes are removed I should massage under the armpit as well because there are other lymph nodes Around that armpit area

  • @Travelandmore1176

    @Travelandmore1176

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@King6863able hi i have done breast conservation surgery with axillary lymph nodes dissection on left breast any advice for not getting lymphedema

  • @judyfrost5785
    @judyfrost57858 жыл бұрын

    Is the handout available for printing online?

  • @dorothyhafso5673

    @dorothyhafso5673

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Judy Frost did you get a reply in regards to a handout?

  • @DiacomDeusHoje

    @DiacomDeusHoje

    7 жыл бұрын

    Dorothy Hafso jihvvj55

  • @nadyahadjieva3312

    @nadyahadjieva3312

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@bethhoffman4258 Thank you!

  • @jazthing1
    @jazthing14 жыл бұрын

    Nice video, but I have yet to find one addressing "truncal lymphemda", this is what I have. Any recommendations??? Anyone???

  • @mrsheather
    @mrsheather8 жыл бұрын

    How can I get a print out of this massage

  • @williamharris5164

    @williamharris5164

    7 жыл бұрын

    Heather F. Happy

  • @marieffrederic6831

    @marieffrederic6831

    6 жыл бұрын

    Mille et une fois merci . You guys make my day. thx. a lot!!!

  • @silvagreco8182
    @silvagreco81823 жыл бұрын

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  • @silvagreco8182
    @silvagreco81823 жыл бұрын

    Km un

  • @deborahpompa4178
    @deborahpompa41784 жыл бұрын

    This sucks