Exercise for Lymphedema IS Beneficial!

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(Free-Press-Release.com) January 22, 2010 -- Over the years exercise for lymphedema was considered to be counter productive and doctors advised to avoid putting any kind of strain on a lymphedema arm or leg. After many years, this belief is slowing being proved to be incorrect.

There have been recent studies which have found women whom suffer from a lymphedema arm and who exercise regularly have less swellings and less occurrences of aggressive swellings than women whom do not. Although this is only one study, it is the start to proving that lymphedema sufferers can benefit from the right kind of exercise.

The lymphatic system depends upon exercise to help move lymph around the body because it has no pump, like the blood system has the heart. Therefore, for the lymph fluid to move around the body as it should, it depends upon stimulation from muscle tension, the effect of gravity or manual stimulation such that can be achieved through manual lymphatic drainage massages.

There are a number of exercises which are beneficially in helping to promote lymph flow and reducing swellings. One of the best exercises is rebounding as this puts very little strain on the body yet because it emploiys the effect of gravity, it has a significant impact on the flow of lymph and can increase it by as much as 1,000%!

Other exercises such as deep breathing, yoga, swimming and weight training can all be beneficial. Obviously, depending upon the severity of swellings and any other factors such as infection or arthritits all effect the kind of exercises which can be used.

Initially, as exercise is used to reduce swellings, it might take a while for there to be any noticeable changes. If the lymphatic system is severely congested, it may take many months for there to be a visible improvement but making exercise a part of your regime, the benefits will start to show through.

When first exercising, as the lymph fluid is pushed throughout the body, it is common to feel even worse than before. This is because the body is processing more waste produce than before. All the built up waste which has gathered in all different parts of the body slowly begins to get sucked up and transported through the body for elimination. This whole process of detoxing can become slightly unpleasant.

Such effects might be; headaches, tiredness, mood swings, depression etc. These are all fairly common and not too much concern should be placed on these feelings, just be aware that your body is cleaning itself.

For a healthy mind and body, exercise is vital! If you are suffering from lymphedema, exercise will help your body cope better so that you may live a normal life free of the worries of lymphedema side effects.

Put on your exercise shoes and start moving.

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