Lymphatic Drainage
Lymphatic Drainage Massage helps remove waste, toxins and excess fluid
Lymphatic Drainage Massage in Richmond
If you are dealing with swelling, fluid retention or post surgical recovery, lymphatic drainage massage can be a safe and effective way to support your body. Our team at Kinematics offers targeted manual therapy designed to stimulate your lymphatic system, reduce swelling and support healing. It can sometimes be recommended after periods when you’ve not been regularly exercising due to illness, weeks of desk work or international travel.
What Is Lymphatic Drainage Massage?
Lymphatic drainage massage is a specialised technique that uses gentle, rhythmic movements to encourage lymph flow. This helps remove waste, toxins and excess fluid. It is not a deep tissue massage. It is a focused clinical treatment used for recovery, swelling management, immune support and overall wellbeing.
Who It Helps
Lymphatic drainage can help if you have:
• Generalised swelling
• Post operative swelling, including plastic or orthopaedic surgery
• Fluid retention
• Lymphoedema or lipedema
• Chronic inflammation
• Sluggish recovery
• Stress or fatigue
• A desire for faster post training recovery.
Benefits Of Lymphatic Drainage Massage
• Reduces swelling and fluid retention
• Supports your immune system
• Helps your body remove metabolic waste
• Promotes recovery after surgery or injury
• Assists with swelling
• Improves circulation
• Helps reduce discomfort or pressure from fluid build up
• Supports a feeling of lightness and wellbeing.
Integrated Care – Why it matters
While some clinics offer lymphatic massage alone, very few offer it inside a multidisciplinary allied health team. Often during a lymphatic massage something can be discovered that needs to be addressed before it becomes a bigger issue. At Kinematics you have access not only to massage but also physiotherapy, osteopathy, biomechanics, Pilates, strength and conditioning and recovery services. If your swelling, pain, restricted range of motion or recovery needs more than massage, we can share notes with our in-house Osteopaths, Physios, Myotherapists, Remedial Massage Therapists, or our Podiatric Biomechanist. We can build an in-house team around what you need. Remember, prevention is better than cure (and often much cheaper).
Lymphatic drainage works by encouraging the movement of lymph fluids throughout the body, which helps to remove waste from tissues throughout the body. This process is often facilitated through lymphatic drainage massage, which uses light pressure to mobilise the lymphatic system, targeting lymph nodes and the main drains in the body, such as those in the neck, groin, and armpits. This type of massage can help reduce swelling caused by fluid buildup and relieve symptoms of conditions like lympheodema. Overall, it plays a crucial role in maintaining the body's fluid balance and immune function.
Lymphatic drainage massage can benefit almost anyone, but it is especially helpful for people with swelling, chronic inflammation or poor recovery. After plastic surgery, orthopaedic surgery or abdominal procedures, lymphatic drainage can support faster healing and reduce the risk of complications like fibrosis or prolonged swelling.
•It does not “detox” you. Massage helps but detoxification is the job of your liver and kidneys
•It does not fix tight hips, neck pain or postural issues from desk work
•It does not replace movement, strength, or circulation.
Lymphatic massage will not solve all your problems, especially if you’re stiff, sore, or aching from sitting. For those, you can benefit from movement, mobility work, and proper manual therapy like physio, osteo, remedial massage therapy or myotherapy.
Lymphatic drainage can be helpful:
After very long flights if you swell easily
If you’re prone to fluid retention
As a short-term reset, not a solution.
But the real heroes are boring. During the flight, focus on:
•Standing and walking
•Calf pumps and ankle circles
•Hydration
•Compression socks - especially for frequent flyers.
Frequent movement helps avoid or minimise the problem. If you were stuck in the window or middle seat on a flight from London and did not move much, lymphatic drainage massage can help afterwards.
Yes, all Myotherapy and Remedial Massage sessions are claimable through private health, if you have Myotherapy/Remedial Massage as part of your extra’s cover.
Initial consultation: Code 105
Follow up consultation: Code 205
Understanding the lymphatic system
The lymphatic system is one of the most overlooked parts of the human body. It plays a major role in regulating fluid levels, supporting your immune system and clearing waste from tissues. When it is not functioning well, swelling, heaviness and prolonged recovery are common symptoms. Many people do not realise that the lymphatic system has no central pump. It relies on movement, breathing and manual stimulation. This is why lymphatic drainage massage can create such a noticeable shift in how your body feels.
Post surgery care and recovery
Surgery can disrupt lymphatic pathways which leads to swelling and discomfort. Lymphatic drainage helps reroute fluid through functioning pathways and encourages more efficient healing.
Lymphatic massage for chronic swelling
Chronic swelling conditions require a more structured and long term approach. Lymphatic drainage massage is a core part of management for conditions such as lymphoedema, where the lymphatic system is compromised.
The role of lymphatic massage in long term wellbeing
Many people report feeling lighter and more energised after treatment. By supporting the natural detoxification and immune processes of the body, lymphatic drainage has been known to help reduce the sluggish feeling that often comes with stress, poor sleep or inactivity.
Why integrated care matters
At Kinematics, lymphatic drainage massage sits inside a team that includes clinical massage therapists, myotherapists, remedial massage therapists, physiotherapists, osteopaths, podiatrists, strength and conditioning experts. We even have a sauna and gym on-site. You need a connected team because your body works as a connected system.
The Kinematics team treats your body the way it actually works: as one integrated system. Our practitioners collaborate and share detailed notes to match your needs and plans. That means that in the years ahead, you won’t get tired repeating your story at different massage, physiotherapy, remedial massage therapy, osteopathy, myotherapy, podiatric biomechanics, Clinical Pilates, women’s health or strength and conditioning practices.
The result is integrated team treatment that uniquely adapts as your life, aches and goals change over the years ahead. Rest assured that if additional services outside allied health are required, we can liaise with your team of medical professionals or refer you to one.
If you’d like care that matches how the human body works, book with a team that genuinely integrates allied health to support you from head to toe.
Book your lymphatic drainage massage at Kinematics today. Your body will thank you. For years ahead, we’ll be here – an integrated team that can get to know you from a holistic perspective.
