Another Idea for DIY Back MLD

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SleeveNinja
SleeveNinja Member Posts: 178
edited June 2014 in Lymphedema

Cut an old bath towel lengthwise.  I cut a strip about  49" x 5".   Hold it horizontally behind your back, one end in each hand, and slide it across your back in whatever direction is right for you.  Someone probably thought of this already but in case no one has . . .  . . .  Wink

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  • kcshreve
    kcshreve Member Posts: 1,148
    edited January 2011

    Sounds good to me!  I've also heard of using a paint roller, since their handles can be on the longer side.

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  • kira66715
    kira66715 Member Posts: 4,681
    edited January 2011

    Got one more for you: I read about this in the Burt and White book, and it's a foam roller--I ended up buying one--and my husband is addicted to it (he has chronic back issues due to being a dentist and hunching over, and he stretches on it twice a day.) I was looking at the half roller in our room, and thinking I never remember to use it:

    Here's a link to foam rollers--you would lay on it and gently roll toward the side you need the fluid to go. I had a PT tell me just to lay on it, and do stretches.

    http://www.power-systems.com/p-2469-foam-rollers.aspx

    Kira

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  • SleeveNinja
    SleeveNinja Member Posts: 178
    edited January 2011

    O wow Kira, I have one of those rollers.  I use it to stretch - never thought about it for encouraging fluid flow - thanx!

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