Why Breast Massage?
Did you know that massaging your breasts is a self-care routine as well?
Lymphatic drainage
Our lymphatic system plays a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness and health of our body's tissues. It produces cells that combat bacteria, viruses, and cancer cells – our immune system in action. The fluid responsible for this work, lymphatic fluid, moves through our body in three ways: respiration, muscle movement, and manual manipulation. When this fluid becomes stagnant due to a lack of movement or lack of water intake, the tissues or fascia that cover our muscles can become thicker and more uncomfortable which can lead to discomfort.
Sadly, breast tissue has minimal flow of lymphatic fluid. Compounded by the common use of bras that restrict this area from this lymphatic fluid, it's easy to see why breasts and surrounding areas can become painful and problematic. Professional or self-manual manipulation is the most effective way will help ensure fluid movement in breast tissue and surrounding areas. Regular breast massage contributes to maintaining healthy, pain-free tissue and brings attention to any changes that may occur. Normal changes happen during the monthly cycle, and others occur during menopause, often as part of the natural involution process where functional tissue transforms into fat. Feeling cysts or other 'lumps' during this process is entirely natural and may or may not cause discomfort.
For a handy guide, check out "Know Your Lemons," a website teaching both women and men how to perform self-exams and identify signs and symptoms of breast cancer to enhance early detection. It's a friendly resource that promotes proactive health awareness.
Post Surgery
Breast massage can play a supportive role in post-surgical recovery, helping the body heal up to 10 times faster with care and attention. Gentle, therapeutic massage of the breast and surrounding tissues may help reduce scar tissue buildup, improve circulation, enhance lymphatic drainage, and relieve swelling.
By promoting natural circulation and soft tissue mobility, this therapy can aid in restoring comfort, flexibility, and a sense of ease in the chest and upper body.
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Benefits of Breast Massage
Healthy Breast
Benefits
Improve Circulation.
Promote Lymphatic Drainage
Pain Relief or discomfort
Support Breastfeeding Mothers
Breast Health Awareness
Scar Tissue Management
Release tension in chest muscles
Post Surgery
Mastectomy Reconstruction Reduction
Explant Mastopexy
Benefits
Scar Tissue Management
Improving Range of Motion
Pain Management
Preventing Adhesions and Cording
Lymphatic Drainage Support
Release tension in chest muscles
Breast Augmentation
Benefits
Promoting Symmetry
Preventing Capsular Contracture
Promote Lymphatic Drainage
Reduction in swelling and discomfort
Encouraging Implant Mobility
Scar Tissue Management
Assists Implant Softness and Natural Feel
Training in beast massage:
Motivated by his grandmother's battle with breast cancer and mastectomy, Teruance acquired specialized skills in breast care from mentors Effie Spurlin and Sally Spurgeon to provide massages that promote overall breast health and aid in various post-surgery recovery. He educates his client with knowledge and techniques for self-care.
Effie Spurlin, a license massage therapist and breast health educator, of the Spurlin Institute for Breast and Lymphatic Health had taught Teruance how to perform basic breast examination, lymphatic drainage for the breast, thermography, mammography, and MRI.
Sally Spurgeon, a board-certified massage therapist and the creator of the world-renowned breast massage technique The Spurgeon Method®, had taught Teruance how to perform lymphatic drainage and massage for breast tissue, how to address and massage men and women who has undergone a mastectomy, reconstruction, breast augmentation and reduction, explant or re-implant of breast implants, and those who have undergone chemotherapy. Teruance currently works alongside Sally and other massage therapists at Thérapie.
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