Weight loss and massage. The role of massage in the process of losing weight

The lymphatic system removes waste products, harmful substances and excess fluid from the body. When lymph stagnates (lymphostasis), swelling, excess weight, decreased immunity, and cosmetic defects appear in the tissues. Lymphatic drainage massage accelerates lymph flow and helps fight the negative effects of lymphostasis. Lymphatic drainage massage is a physical effect on certain lines of the body in the direction of lymph flow. Massage normalizes and stimulates the body's lymphatic system.

The healing effect of lymphatic drainage massage

• Reducing swelling of the lower and upper extremities of the face.
• Elimination of bruises and bags under the eyes.
• Improving skin turgor, its firmness, elasticity, smoothing wrinkles on the face. Anti-cellulite effect.
• Reducing the thickness of local fat deposits.
• Reducing total body weight, improving body contours.
• Acceleration of lymph flow, as a result of removing excess fluid from the body.
• Improving blood circulation, tissue nutrition, accelerating metabolism.
• Boosting immunity.
• Improving regenerative processes, reducing the recovery period after injuries and operations.
• A physiotherapeutic procedure, lymphatic drainage massage has indications and contraindications for use.
• Before the massage procedure, consultation with a doctor is necessary.

Lymphatic drainage massage

One of the most sensitive systems of the human body is the lymphatic system. Over the years, the body gets tired, and an incorrect diet and poor environment do not contribute to maintaining its health, and excess weight appears. Which often leads to lymph flow disturbances.

And therefore, doctors highly recommend lymphatic drainage massage for people with reduced immunity, metabolic disorders, and those prone to obesity and swelling.

Main indications for massage for weight loss

Indications for massage for weight loss are: swelling, varicose veins, cellulite. It also promotes weight loss and removes toxins from the body.

Main advantages

Massage for weight loss solves existing problems and prevents possible ones. Allows you to quickly improve your well-being and reduce swelling.

Treatment result

A powerful healing effect from lymphatic drainage sessions is achieved through the removal of toxins and harmful substances from the body, as well as the establishment of all vital systems. Excess volume, cellulite and swelling go away.

Massage session for weight loss

Massage for weight loss is performed along the lymphatic vessels with smooth movements of the hands from bottom to top, and in the direction of lymph flow with light wave-like movements.

This massage technique gives an amazing relaxing effect so strong that you can fall asleep right on the massage table. The calming effect has a great effect on the nervous system. The gentle nature of the massage is explained by the fact that its task is to influence blood vessels that require a very delicate attitude.

Most often, a course of lymphatic drainage massage of 10-12 sessions is recommended. After which the patient’s headaches go away, the immune system is restored, many years of chronic fatigue disappear, and the effect of losing weight is achieved.

Find out about contraindications to the weight loss massage procedure at a consultation with a BEAUTY TREND specialist.

You can undergo a weight loss massage procedure in the Central Administrative District, a five-minute walk from the Belorusskaya metro station, the nearest streets are Tverskaya and Lesnaya.

Description of the massage procedure

You can get a general consultation from the clinic administrators free of charge by calling +7 (495) 411-03-03; for more accurate information, you must sign up for a personal consultation with the specialists listed on the website. You can also ask your question in the “Q&A” section.

Find out about contraindications during a consultation with a Beauty Trend clinic specialist.

• Laktionova Olga Vasilievna
  Esthetician. More than 22 years of experience.
• Popilishko Alexander Sergeevich
  Body specialist, massage therapist. More than 14 years of experience.
• Umarova Anastasia Yurievna
  Cosmetologist, experience of more than 14 years.

Olga, 24 years old

— 12.10.2015

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Katerina

— 08.09.2015

There I was advised mesotherapy in combination with massage. Great combination! Cellulite, saggy belly and extra centimeters - no matter what. I was amazed that my stomach tightened after the first procedure. Amazing result!

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— 02.09.2015

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— 27.08.2014

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Indications for the use of lymphatic drainage massage

1. Treatment of elephantiasis, lymphostasis of the lower and upper extremities resulting from injuries, operations, and parasitic diseases.
2. The initial stage of varicose veins.
3. The presence of post-traumatic, burn and post-operative scars and stretch marks.
4. Swelling of the lower extremities, poor circulation in the extremities.
5. Excess weight, excess local fat deposits.
6. Reduced skin turgor, sagging.
7. Cellulite, especially its edematous form.
8. Swelling of the face, presence of bruises and bags under the eyes.
9. Diseases accompanied by metabolic disorders.

Advantages:

• Efficiency and accuracy of impact.
• Possibility to combine massage techniques.
• The use of means that enhance the positive effect.

When performing manual anti-cellulite massage, the professionalism of the master plays an important role. At GMTClinic, the procedure is performed by massage therapists with higher medical education who have fundamental knowledge of the physiology and anatomy of the human body.

The hardware technique helps to achieve good results in the treatment of “orange peel” skin. The procedure improves blood circulation, breaks down fatty knots, and models the body. One of the most effective treatment methods is anti-cellulite LPG massage. At GMTClinic (Moscow) it is carried out using certified equipment of the latest generation LPG CELLU M6 INTEGRAL.

The I-Lipo and VIP-Line body shaping systems also help get rid of fat deposits and cellulite.

For maximum effect, it is recommended to combine manual and hardware massage techniques in combination with mesotherapy with lipolytics - fat-burning drugs.

An anti-cellulite massage course at GMTClinic (Moscow) consists of 10-12 procedures, 2-3 times a week. For maximum effect, it is necessary to take several courses, but improvements are observed after the first 10 sessions.

To speed up the weight loss process, experts recommend supplementing anti-cellulite massage with lipolytic injections, which will help quickly remove local fat deposits.

Contraindications to the use of lymphatic drainage massage

The list of contraindications to the use of lymphatic drainage massage is extensive, so before carrying out the procedure, you must consult a doctor!

• Skin diseases, especially in the acute stage.
• Acute stage of thrombophlebitis.
• Diseases of the arteries of the lower extremities.
• Malignant formations.
• Benign tumors.
• Late stages of varicose veins.
• Lymphadenopathy.
• Epilepsy.
• Renal and cardiovascular failure.
• Lymphatic drainage massage of the face cannot be performed with neuritis of the facial and trigeminal nerves.
• Acute stages of nasopharyngeal diseases.
• Infectious diseases.
• Pregnancy period (I and II trimesters), lactation.
• Menses.
• Diseases of the hematopoietic system.
• Diseases of the lymph nodes.
• Frequent headaches of unknown etymology.
• Diseases of the cardiovascular system.
• Kidney failure.
• Diabetes mellitus of any form.

Contraindications

The danger of massage is that it affects not only the skin or underlying tissues, but also the blood vessels. Therefore, the most common contraindications are related to diseases of the cardiovascular system and blood:

• leukemia, myeloma and other hematopoietic diseases;
• coagulation pathology - hemophilia, thrombocytopenia, coagulopathy;
• vascular diseases - vasculitis, thrombophlebitis, deep vein thrombosis, severe varicose veins;
• high blood pressure that cannot be treated with medication;
• heart failure of III - IV functional classes;
• frequent attacks of angina, myocardial infarction or stroke in the last six months.

You cannot massage problem areas for any infectious diseases, both acute and chronic, as well as for malignant tumors. If there are birthmarks, dilated vessels, or telangiectasias in the area of ​​intended treatment, you cannot directly influence them.

Losing weight with massage will have to be temporarily postponed in case of skin diseases - dermatitis, pyoderma, exacerbation of eczema or psoriasis, allergic dermatitis, urticaria.

Exposure to the abdomen is not recommended during menstruation, as well as in case of cholelithiasis and urolithiasis. During pregnancy and two months after its completion, procedures are not performed in the area of ​​the abdomen, thighs and buttocks.

Areas for lymphatic drainage massage

Excess fluid can accumulate in different parts of the body, most often the face and legs suffer from this, so lymphatic drainage massage of the face, legs and lymphatic drainage massage of the body are distinguished.

Lymphatic drainage facial massage

Lymphatic drainage facial massage is effective for improving skin condition, increasing turgor and changing the contour of the face - it becomes clearer and tighter. Lymphatic drainage helps with post-operative skin restoration, relieves swelling, and eliminates facial wrinkles.

Lymphatic drainage body massage

Lymphatic drainage massage of the body - upper body and lymphatic drainage of the abdomen - is performed by experienced massage therapists. Poor lymph flow can lead to headaches, dizziness, fatigue, and sweating.

Lymphatic drainage massage of the abdomen is part of weight loss programs; it helps to improve the health of the abdominal organs, improves intestinal functions, reduces the thickness of the fat layer, and fights sagging abdominal skin.

Self-massage of the neck

If you feel tension in the cervical region, you can relieve it with self-massage.

Find out how to do it correctly to get good results.

1. Sit in a comfortable position, remove your hair, warm massage oil in your palms.
2. Tilt your head with your chin down and start stroking your neck from top to shoulders.
3. Make several circular rotation movements along the cervical vertebrae using the pads of your fingers. Then perform intense stroking. Alternate techniques.
4. Light pinching of the skin near the vertebrae works well.
5. Lift your chin and perform three or four strokes from bottom to top.
6. Now, using your index finger and thumb, make several circular movements from your collarbone up to your chin. Stroke the surface of your neck with your palms. Repeat all movements again. The massage can last 5–10 minutes.
7. Finally, stroke your entire neck with your palms again.

Knowing how to properly massage your back and neck yourself, you can prevent the development of various diseases, maintain good muscle tone and relax.

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What is the advantage of this technique

After completing a full course of lymphatic drainage massage, the patient receives the following results:

• Body weight decreases.
• Slags and toxins are intensively removed.
• Effectively eliminates cellulite in a particular area.
• Metabolic processes are normalized.
• Blood circulation is normalized.
• Excess fluid is removed from the body.
• Muscle tissue improves.
• The immune system is significantly strengthened.
• Cells receive adequate nutrition.
• The skin is noticeably improved.
• The aging process slows down.
• Blood pressure normalizes.

Types of abdominal massage for weight loss

The massage is carried out according to clear methods, the type of influence (vacuum, manual) and the additional components used (honey, chocolate, salt), which help get rid of extra centimeters on the waist:

• Manual. The hands are applied to the superficial layers of the anterior abdominal wall, including subcutaneous fatty tissue.
• Canned. The effect on the abdominal area is carried out by a vacuum created in a special jar using a device. Vacuum massage has a good effect on the entire depth of subcutaneous fat.
• Anti-cellulite. Comprehensively helps fight excess weight and improves the silhouette. This increases blood and lymph flow, stimulates collagen synthesis and improves skin elasticity. It also tightens the skin of the abdomen, destroys pathological connective tissue fibers formed during weight gain and reduces waist size.
• Lymphatic drainage. Helps improve lymph and blood circulation, helps remove accumulated fluid in tissues and reduce swelling. The result is an improvement in well-being, a reduction in the waist with a loss of up to 3 cm in volume in one session.

Is it possible to lose weight from lymphatic drainage massage?

According to statistics, each client who has used a full course of lymphatic drainage massage loses a certain number of kilograms. Namely, the waist, buttocks, and hips become smaller.

Lymphatic drainage massage is especially effective in eliminating cellulite. After the full course, a person notices that the swelling has disappeared, the thighs have become smaller in volume, the skin of the abdomen and thighs has become more elastic, and sagging and orange peel have disappeared. In addition, the figure will become attractive, its outline will appear.

Benefits of massage

Massage is a targeted effect on certain areas of the body, carried out using a specially designed system. This procedure can affect individual groups of muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints and even organs. In addition to the hands, elbows and forearms are often involved in the massage, and in some cases, hardware massage is also performed, which completely eliminates the contact of the massage therapist with the patient.

How does massage affect our body?

Improved blood circulation

Our circulatory system supplies oxygen and various nutrients to all the cells of our body. This system includes the heart and thousands of vessels that permeate our body. Veins deliver blood to the heart, and arteries, on the contrary, are responsible for transporting blood away from it.

Massage helps to activate the work of blood vessels and arteries so that blood can safely reach any, even the most distant organ of our body. This process is necessary for the proper functioning of the entire body. In addition, massage also improves cellular metabolism, which helps maintain optimal metabolic rates in tissues and organs.

Muscle strengthening

If intense physical activity is an integral part of your life, massage is the best way to give your overworked muscles a rest. Moreover, in this case we are talking about any load - from amateur exercises in the gym to professional sports.

Deep massage helps to overcome the fatigue that comes after intense exercise and feel a new surge of strength. Sports are aimed at training muscles, and massage is aimed at relaxing them. Regular alternation of such sessions allows you to maintain the elasticity of muscle tissue and its strength and significantly reduces the risk of muscle injury.

Burning fat deposits

Our body stores fat in special fat cells. Research has proven that regular massage of areas of the body where there are large deposits of fat helps reduce the number of fat cells. At the same time, we must not forget that getting rid of unwanted fat deposits is achieved only with the help of a competent combination of massage, diet and physical activity.

Improved metabolism

Our metabolism depends on many factors, including a busy schedule and stress. If we are very tired and often nervous, our metabolism slows down significantly. This can lead to weight gain and, in the long term, unpleasant health problems.

Massage can activate metabolism, thanks to which the body will begin to quickly burn calories received from food. As a result, excess fat will disappear, and you will notice that you are approaching the ideal number on the scale at a faster pace.

Cellulite reduction

In the presence of excess fat deposits, we have another unpleasant sign of obesity: cellulite. As a rule, it accumulates in areas such as the hips and buttocks.

Regular deep massage sessions help reduce the visible appearance of cellulite. The fact is that during the massage, adipose tissue is redistributed, and part of it is successfully burned. In addition, faster metabolism also contributes to the reduction of cellulite, and, as we saw above, it is also regulated to a certain extent by massage.

Detoxification

Our circulatory system allows us to remove harmful substances from the body through the urinary tract and kidneys. If blood circulation improves, then the process of eliminating toxins also picks up pace.

Massage not only helps to heal the body, but also improves overall well-being. The fact is that toxins provoke many problems - from unstable digestion to bad mood. By eliminating excess toxins through massage, we can significantly improve our quality of life and become more optimistic.

By the way, we need to remove not only toxins, but also lactic acid, and here massage helps us again. During this procedure, various areas of our body are saturated with additional oxygen, which helps to disperse lactic acid that accumulates in the muscles after an active workout and causes pain.