Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) physicians, also known as physiatrists, treat a wide variety of medical conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons.
Lymphatic drainage can be helpful in reducing this type of edema because the cause is a reduced functioning of the lymph system. Other causes of edema can be a chemical imbalance in the body caused by liver disease, diabetes, or a variety of other ailments.
How to Drain Lymph Nodes. The lymphatic system is responsible for eliminating your body's waste. It handles the process with the help of the natural movements of muscle tissue, but sometimes, fluids can build up in your lymph nodes due to surgery or other damage.