Lymphedema and Chiropractor

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MiniMacsMom
MiniMacsMom Member Posts: 595
edited June 2014 in Lymphedema

So can visiting a chiropractor help you lymphedema.  I saw a chiro today for the first time and I was very very out of whack.  She was fully aware of the LE and respected the need to stay away or be gentle with my right side.  Anyway, I have had some residual hand swelling from last weekend, nothing huge but enough for me to notice.  Its only been a few hours and my swelling is down.  I haven't done anything differently today vs yesterday.  She said that being in correct alignment can actually improve lymph flow....?  

Also she showed me some pictures of lymph taping that chiros and PT can do.  She didn't say she wanted to or would but its half in tape that kind of swirls around the arm and you leave it on for 3 days.  She says it pulls the LE flow up the arm.  Is the a legit treatment or something just for atheletes?  I have never heard it before.  I am going to see her a few times a week to stay in alignment for the next few weeks as my finger numbnes/tingling is better also. 

 Thanks!

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