lymphatic pump


lymphatic pump

Osteopathy
An osteopathic technique in which the rib cage and thoracic spine are manipulated with the intent of improving the lymphatic circulation to the chest; in this technique, the osteopath pushes upward on the anterior chest wall or pulls the posterior chest wall in an anterosuperior direction.

lymphatic pump

Thoracic pump, rib raising Osteopathy An osteopathic technique in which the rib cage and thoracic spine are manipulated with the intent of improving the lymphatic circulation of the chest. See Manual lymphatic drainage massage, Massage therapy, Osteopathy.