Lymphatic Drainage: What It Helps, What It Doesn’t + What to Know

About this episode

This episode explores the realities and misconceptions of lymphatic drainage therapy with expert Shannon Oge.

Lymphatic drainage is showing up everywhere right now, from post-surgery recovery plans to spa menus promising detox, debloating and a slimmer-looking shape. But what is it actually doing in the body, and where do the real benefits end and the hype begin? Shannon Oge, PT, DPT, physical therapist and LANA-certified lymphedema specialist with Ochsner Health, joins FUELED to break down how the lymphatic system works, who truly benefits from lymphatic drainage, and what most people misunderstand about it. Walk away with a clearer sense of when this therapy matters medically, when it may offer temporary relief, and what actually supports healthy lymphatic flow day to day. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

People in this episode

Host: Molly Kimball

Guest: Shannon Oge

Topics covered

• lymphatic drainage
• health benefits
• detox
• lymphedema
• physical therapy

Keywords

• lymphatic system
• detox
• lymphedema specialist
• temporary relief
• healthy lymphatic flow

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ochsner Health, LANA

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