Most people think lymphatic drainage is just a massage. 🚨It isn’t. 🍃The lymphatic system is a delicate network of vessels and lymph nodes responsible for moving fluid, immune cells, metabolic waste, and inflammatory byproducts throughout the body. 🔂Unlike the circulatory system, the lymphatic system does not have a pump like the heart. Instead, lymph flow depends on muscle movement, breathing, and gentle external stimulation. Because of this, the lymphatic system sits just beneath the skin and responds best to light, rhythmic skin stretching not aggressive pressure. When lymphatic techniques are performed incorrectly, the opposite of the intended effect can occur. Fluid may be pushed in the wrong direction. Delicate lymphatic vessels can collapse under excessive pressure. Inflammation can increase instead of decrease. Swelling can worsen. The body’s drainage pathways can become overwhelmed. Manual lymphatic drainage requires specialized training, anatomical knowledge, and...