Post-op lymphatic care · Myrtle Beach, SC
Lymphatic Massage After Knee or Hip Replacement in Myrtle Beach, SC
Gentle help with leg swelling, alongside your physical therapy.
After a knee or hip replacement, swelling in the leg is common, and it can make it harder to move, sleep and keep up with physical therapy. Gentle lymphatic drainage helps guide fluid up and out of the leg toward working lymph nodes, without pressing on your new joint or incision. Mel is trained and certified in several manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) techniques and follows your surgeon’s plan.
How lymphatic massage fits into your recovery
We start above the swollen area, clearing the pathways near your hip and groin first so fluid has somewhere to go, then work gently down the leg.
Lymphatic massage works alongside your physical therapy, not instead of it. Many clients like to schedule it so they feel looser and less heavy for their exercises.
What we pay special attention to
Alongside physical therapy
It supports your rehab plan and never replaces it.
Pathways first
We clear the way near your hip before moving fluid out of the leg.
Gentle around your joint
Light pressure only, and we stay clear of your incision.
Safe positioning
Support and positioning that respects your surgeon’s movement precautions.
When to start, and how many sessions
Your surgeon decides when you can start. Bring their instructions, plus any movement precautions from your physical therapist, and we’ll plan your sessions around them.
What clients say
“If you’re looking for someone for post-operative lymphatic drainage or simply want exceptional care, I highly recommend her. Your recovery will be in excellent hands!”
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe so soon after surgery?
Only once your surgeon clears you. Blood clots are a known risk after joint replacement, so we don’t massage a leg if a clot is suspected, and we’ll ask about your history first.
Can I still do my physical therapy?
Yes. Lymphatic massage works alongside your physical therapy and doesn’t replace it.
I had a shoulder replacement. Can you help?
Yes. The same gentle approach works for the arm. Mention your surgery when you book.
Will it hurt?
It shouldn’t. The pressure is very light, and we avoid the joint and incision.
When to call your surgeon instead
Lymphatic massage supports your recovery, but it isn’t medical care. Contact your surgeon before your next session if you notice a fever, redness or warmth that is spreading, an incision that opens or drains in a way that worries you, or pain that is getting worse instead of better. If you have sudden swelling or pain in one leg, chest pain or trouble breathing, call 911.