Medical Taping
How does medical taping help with lymphatic drainage?
When lymphatic tape is applied to an inflamed or swollen area, the lifting motion of the tape creates a space between the top layer of skin and the underlying tissues. This space creates a pressure gradient between this area and the surrounding tissues that allows fluids to move into the lymphatic vessels and be eliminated from the body. In addition, enhanced muscle activation increases the muscle pump pushing more fluid through the lymphatic vessels. The result? Swelling goes down, pain is relieved, and the healing process is accelerated.
If appropriate, lymphatic tape may be applied after treatment to the oedematous area to assist with pain and swelling reduction and to improve injury related bruising.