24/10/2025
What is Lipedema? Lipedema is a connective tissue chronic disorder, affecting woman only. Causing adipose tissue to accumulate disproportionately in the limbs, with different types based on the affected areas and a progression through stages changing the skin's texture and the fat distribution. Types are defined by the location of accumulation ( see attached picture).
What are the symptoms: as well as the unusual distribution of fat, women suffering from lipedema are often very sensitive to touch, bruise easily, feel pain and discomfort in the affected areas and are often hyperflexible. Their hands and feet stay a normal size. As well as compression garments, skin brushing, modification of diet( towards a very low carb diet) and weight training, manual lymphatic drainage massage can help patients living with lipedema to manage and improve their condition. Over time, fat deposits can block lymphatic vessels resulting in fluid in swelling. Lymphatic massage is a technique that gently guides lymph fluid through the lymph system. The goal is to prevent lymph from building up in affected parts of the body, which can cause damage to the lymphatic system in addition to swelling.
Other benefit of manual lymphatic drainage is that it can be performed at home : Your can learn how to do a self massage which only takes a few minutes each day. Consistency is the key.
It is also recommended to get regular professional lymphatic massage which is more comprehensive.
And as a bonus, it is super relaxing and wonderfully calming to the nervous system. 🥰
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