The best list to reduce your swelling.
No time to shop? No problem. Here are my favs from Amazon. Hello, Sharon Vogel, CLT, here with my favorite protocol for swelling due to inflammation, lymphedema, lipedema, or more.
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National Lymphatic Centers is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. These are products Sharon actually uses and recommends. The commission never changes what makes this list. Nothing here is a prescription: ask your therapist or physician before starting anything new, especially with lymphedema, a heart condition, or a recent surgery.
Compression
2 itemsGraduated compression is the backbone of most lymphedema and lipedema plans.
Massage & circulation
7 itemsWhat Sharon reaches for between sessions to keep lymph moving at home.
Neuropathy Foot Relief: EMS Massage
10 min. Foot massager mat for neuropathy, EMS foot massager for circulation and pain relief.
Chi Swing Machine
10 min nightly. Massage morning, noon or nightly for vitality aerobic exercise.
MedMassager
Use for pain relief deep tissue massage.
Shiatsu Foot Massager
With heat, deep kneading therapy air compression, feet massage.
TruMedic Shiatsu Foot Massager
10 min morning, noon or nightly foot massage moves lymph.
Vibration Plate Exercise Machine
Fascia Release Therapy Balls
After surgery & scars
4 itemsFor post-surgical swelling, scar tissue, and the early recovery weeks.
Medical Grade Silicone Scar Sheets
Ultra soft silicone scar tape. Scar removal treatment for surgical scars, C-section, tummy tuck, keloid treatment. Waterproof.
Silicone Scar Gel
For surgical scars, keloid bump, stretch marks removal, acne scar treatment and C-section recovery. 1.06 oz.
White Foam Lipo Pads
Post-liposuction surgery flattening abdominal compression. Lipo foam sheets, 8" x 11".
BBL Pillow
This special pillow may be wonderful for sitting after fat transfer or for those with back pain.
Skin & wound care
3 itemsSkin integrity matters when you are managing swelling.
Colloidal Silver Healing Salve
Salve for wounds or rash.
Colloidal Silver First Aid Gel
Airless bottle for wounds or rash.
Biotone True Organic Massage Creme
With jojoba and shea butter. Rich texture, silky glide, soothing ingredients, healing botanicals. 7 ounce.
Rest & elevation
3 itemsWhen you put your feet up, your knees and legs drain.
Supplements
1 itemAsk your physician before starting any supplement.
Not sure what you actually need?
Bring it up at your session. Your therapist will tell you what is worth buying for your condition, and what is not.