DIY Upper Extremity Lymphedema Exercises for Swollen Arms, Hands and Fingers

In Honor of World Lymphedema Day - I made this video for all of my viewers who suffer from Lymphedema or swelling in their arms and upper extremities. My hope is that these DIY exercises for upper extremity lymphedema and swelling of the upper body, face, arms, back, breast, hands and fingers will greatly impact your swelling in a positive way. These DIY Lymphedema Exercises are at home exercises I recommend for all my Lymphedema Patients in between our in office Lymphatic Drainage Therapy sessions and lymphedema management therapy. Part 1: Lymph System Opening - upper abdomen 1.Diaphragmatic Breathing (3-5mins) 2. Shoulder Blade Pulls (3-5 mins) 3. Armpit Rotation (3-5 mins) PART 2: Self Lymphatic Drainage Exercises For the Arm *Begin with a relaxed but engaged straight back/spine 1.Shoulder Pumps 2. Elbow Pumps 3. Puppet Wrist Pumps (up, down, side to side) 4. Hand Open & Close 5. Finger Wiggles These are some of the wraps I recommend for individuals with lymphedema of the arm and swelling in the arm: Arm Compression Wear: Jarrow Trim To Fit: https://amzn.to/2y4RJlR Jobst Bella Arm Wrap: https://amzn.to/2JX4rZv Solaris Arm: https://amzn.to/2K4WFg2 Ready Wrap Hand Gauntlet: (left) https://amzn.to/2JYTS8d (right) https://amzn.to/2K3aQCB Juzo Glove: https://amzn.to/2K3dwQj Arm Pump: http://amzn.to/2FgiLN9 Post Surgical Arm Sleeve (breast, lipo) https://amzn.to/2Y873c4 Post Mastectomy Arm Sleeve (lymphedema prevention) https://amzn.to/2JWeLAW Lymph Stim Homeopathic Remedy to help with swelling reduction: https://us.fullscript.com/product_car... Can I help you individually combat and manage Lymphedema in your life? LET'S BOOK A CONSULTATION: Melissa@NaturalHealthResoucres.com I work individually with folks to create custom, tailored plans that address daily lymphedema management, exercises, nutrition, supplementation and at home care to prevent cases from escalating to different phases and impairing overall health and wellness. If you are into health and wellness and want to binge watch some of my more popular videos -- here they are.... #1 Anti-Aging Beauty Secret:    • The #1 Natural Anti-Aging Beauty Secret- H...   Uncommon Symptoms of Thyroid Problems:    • Uncommon Symptoms of Thyroid Problems - Wh...   Manual Lymph Drainage for Sinus Congestion, Colds & Flu:    • Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage for Sinu...   How to Detoxify Your Body    • How To Detoxify Your Body and Move Your Ly...   Foods to Eat to Reduce Inflammation:    • What Foods to Eat to Reduce Inflammation i...   Shrink Fibroids in the Breast    • How to Shrink Fibroids in the Breast and U...   Dr. Melissa's Email: Melissa@NaturalHealthResources.com 60min Consultations (in person, phone or video) $150/hr *HSA is an accepted payment method as is private pay (insurance does not cover the preventative type of care that a Naturopath performs) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ On the Natural Health Resources channel I focus on natural health and wellness oriented educational videos that help my viewers and subscribers achieve their most optimal health. I bring my Naturopathic training to each video focusing on addressing the root cause of various illnesses and diseases. If you're feeling frustrated with your current health situation or seeking ways to look and feel better than you do now... I hope you will subscribe and my community! SUBSCRIBE! https://www.youtube.com/subscription_... SIGN UP FOR MY MONTHLY HEALTH NEWS: http://www.naturalhealthresources.com... LET'S CONNECT! Melissa @ Natural Health Resources.Com --   / yournaturalhealthresources   --   / naturalhealthresources   --  / mdnaturalhealth   And if you want to connect with me personally: Tweet Me:   / melgnaturopath   If you are seeking any type of health counseling - I now am available to help you virtually via text messaging/phone and soon video chatting on a Phone Ap called InstantGo. My Profile Link is: http://www.instantgo.com/DrMelissaGal...