{"id":83055,"date":"2025-03-12T22:19:55","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T11:19:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/?p=83055"},"modified":"2026-03-03T15:23:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T04:23:19","slug":"manual-lymphatic-drainage-vs-regular-massage-which-is-best-after-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/manual-lymphatic-drainage-vs-regular-massage-which-is-best-after-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Manual Lymphatic Drainage vs. Regular Massage: What\u2019s Best for Post-Surgical Recovery?"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”]
\"MLD<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Not all massages are created equal\u2014especially when it comes to post-surgical recovery. While a deep tissue massage might be your go-to for post-workout soreness or stress relief, or even for the weekend when you finally get to relax after a week-long work schedule, it\u2019s not the right choice when your body is healing from surgery. In fact, certain types of massage can actually worsen swelling, increase discomfort, and even delay your results if done too soon after a procedure.<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s where Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) comes in. This specialized technique is designed to work with your body\u2019s natural healing process, helping to reduce swelling, flush out excess fluid, and speed up recovery\u2014all without applying excessive pressure to sensitive post-op areas. But how does it compare to a regular massage? And more importantly, which one is best for your recovery journey? Let\u2019s break it down.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

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