Edema Feelings of swelling and tension usually occur in the legs but can also be experienced around joints or the face. The major lymphatic stations are located from the armpits and upwards. If you can help “open” and stimulate these stations, the entire body will receive assistance for a smoother flow and reduced swelling. In the session, we go through the 6 major lymphatic portals step by step to improve your lymphatic flow, starting in the order they are listed. Make sure to apply Curam’s massage oil to each area before you start cupping.
Use: Face cup + 2 static cups + Dynamic cup or/and Dynamic Mini + Curam Body oil
Neck and Clavicles (most important area)
- Place the face cup behind one ear, pump 3-4 times. Place the cup at the clavicle hollow and pump 3-4 times. Move the cup a couple of times from the point at the ear down to the clavicle hollow. From top to bottom. Repeat on both sides.
- Place the face cup just below the hairline at the back of the neck and pull it down towards the shoulders, 3-4 times.
- Finish by draining towards the clavicle hollow, on the front side. Repeat on both sides.
- Place the Face cup in the middle of the chest bone and pull it towards the armpit 3-4 times.
- You can attach Static cups to the armpit and let them sit for 1-3 minutes, or pump 3-4 times with the Face cup or Dynamic Mini cup for more stimulation. Repeat on both sides.
- You can also move the Dynamic Mini cup along the side of the rib cage, from bottom to top, 3-4 times.
Solar Plexus and around the navel
- Use the Dynamic cup or the Dynamic Mini if you feel that the Dynamic is to powerful, and move it in circles around the navel clockwise or move it along the ribs from side to side. 3-4 times.
- Alternatively, you can attach Static cups above and below the navel and let them sit for 1-3 min.
- A place to be extra careful with, try starting with the Face cup and move it in the area towards the groin. You can do the same with the Dynamic Mini cup alternatively pump with the cup 3-4 times. You can also let the Static cups sit gently in the area for a short while to stimulate. Experiment and see what you prefer.
- Also a place to be extra careful with, try starting with the Face cup and pump in the knee crease. You can do the same with the Dynamic Mini cup 3-4 times. You can also let the Static cups sit gently in the area for a short while to stimulate. Experiment and see what you prefer.
