Gentle self-massage routine
A few calm minutes of light, slow strokes along your legs.
10 minutes
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How to do it
- Sit or lie comfortably with your legs supported.
- Use a little lotion and very light pressure.
- Make slow, gentle strokes from ankle towards knee, then knee towards hip.
- Stop if anything feels sore.
Easier version
Do just one leg, or only the lower legs, for two minutes.
Safety note
Ask your doctor or lymph therapist which compression class and technique suit you. Keep the pressure light and skip areas that hurt.
Why women include it
Some women with lipedema include gentle self-massage in their evening wind-down and describe it as a calming moment of care. Notice how your legs feel and log it.
Related habits
Add it to your care routine in Renya
Tick it off next to your morning and evening leg check-ins, and see your days line up. iPhone subscription app. Android coming soon.
These are everyday habits, not medical advice. Renya is a self-tracking tool. Check with your doctor if a habit does not feel right for you.