Breast massage can be used to treat a variety of breast problems. Many women suffer from breast pain at some point in their lives and this therapy can relieve pain. It can also be done as a form of lymphatic massage. The therapy is gentle can be done by yourself or by a professional massage therapist.
Like the rest of the body, the breasts contain lymphatic ducts. The breasts actually contain quite a few of these ducts. The lymphatic system is dependent on movement to push the lymph through its ducts. The contraction of muscles also helps move lymph. Because breast tissue is not comprised of muscle sometimes lymphatic fluid stagnates in the tissue. lymphatic massage can be used to move this stagnant lymph out of the breast tissue.
Besides pushing lymph out of the breasts, massage can help maintain the health of the Cooper's Ligaments. These thickened bands of fascia support the breasts. Keeping this tissue healthy can help minimize sagging.
Breast massage can be used to treat a number of issues that occur in breast tissue.
lymphedema
edema
breast pain
engorgement
sore nipples
milk stasis
stretch marks
chronic nonmalignant lumps
mastoptosis
scarring
There are massage therapists who are specially trained to massage the breasts. They must get your consent to do so and will be very professional. Therapists understand that initially a client may feel uncomfortable about getting her breasts massaged and will try their best to make you feel at ease. The treatment is gentle due to the sensitive nature of the area. No hard petrissage will be performed.
If you feel uncomfortable about your massage being preformed by a massage therapist, give yourself a massage. Here are several books that discuss massage techniques.
