Contraindications | Lymphatic drainage: How does it work?

Contraindications

Absolute contraindications for lymphatic drainage are decompensated cardiac insufficiency, acute inflammation caused by pathogenic germs and acute leg vein disease. Relative contraindications are malignant lymphedema and active cancer.

All articles in this series:

  1. Lymphatic drainage: How does it work?
  2. Lymphatic drainage for lymphedema
  3. Lymphatic drainage for mechanical insufficiency
  4. Preparation of the lymph channels
  5. Contraindications