Head and Neck Lymphedema Treatment Options #shorts

After head and neck cancer treatment, like a lymph node dissection surgery and radiation therapy, lymphedema and swelling are common side effects individuals may see.

Head and Neck Lymphedema can cause issues with:
🔹Swallowing
🔹Chewing
🔹Speaking
🔹Vision
🔹Breathing
🔹Self-Image

Getting support and access to a trained certified lymphedema therapist can be challenging, but treatment and management of this condition are incredibly important.👩🏻‍⚕️

How do we treat and reduce lymphedema in the head and neck? A few of the main ways include:
🔹Lymphatic Drainage - stimulating the lymph nodes and using a specific sequence

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗟𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘂𝘁?
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🔹Exercises - help to muscle the fluid using muscles

🔹Compression - a @lohmannandrouscher swell spot like This one: https://bit.ly/3DrJJvK
or JoviPak like this one: https://bit.ly/2Wx8lCe
can be helpful

🔹Kinesiology tape -can be a lighter option to encourage fluid flow. This can be found here: https://amzn.to/3LSKPUy

🔹Deep breathing - to stimulate the entire lymphatic system and deep channels

🔹Elevation - gravity at night makes swelling worse in this area, and elevation can help

📩 Save these for later to add to your routine and workouts.

Are you looking for more? You can find more detailed information and guides on my YouTube channel under the Head and Neck Lymphedema Playlist

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*I am a physical therapist, but not your physical therapist. Although I do monitor comments, I cannot respond to personal medical questions. Please know that these are questions for your own doctor or provider as this is general information only. Thanks!

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