01/02/2022
🦠Your lymphatic system transports fluids throughout your body and consists of lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, lymphoid organs, and collecting ducts. (Picture #2)
🦴Your lymphatic fluid drains into two lymphatic ducts which empty into the venous system just beneath your clavicle to be recycled or excreted. (Picture #3)
🫁The right lymphatic duct collects lymph from only the right half of your head and neck, right arm, and right half of your thoracic cage. The rest of your body is drained by the thoracic duct! (Picture #4)
💪🏻Your lymphatic system relies on muscular contraction and changes in pressure to flow freely & this is where osteopathic treatment comes in!
✨Short/tight muscles and lack of movement in an area can hinder flow. Addressing your tissues to remove restrictions, increasing range of motion in joints and soft tissues, and utilizing rhythmic techniques during treatment can help your body’s systems work optimally!
