Google searches for the term “lymphatic drainage massage” have doubled in the last 30 days alone, and social media is also full of people documenting their attempts to de-puff and shift water retention, whether by way of a gua sha tool or a brisk walk.
They’re also said to be great for improving circulation, shifting toxins, reducing recovery time and generally helping to improve joint health. The rhythmic movement also makes them rather relaxing.
The star just posted a selection of summer snaps on Instagram, one of which shows her lying down in a fitness studio wearing some lymphatic drainage (or compression) boots. What are they, I hear you ask? They use compressed air and inflate and deflate around the user’s legs, which mechanically mobilizes the body’s natural lymphatic drainage system.