Living with Lipedema is extremely difficult to come to terms with. No matter which stage you’re currently suffering with, if you have some of the nastier symptoms such as pain, discomfort and swelling, it can be a lifelong battle to stabilise your symptoms.
Typical Lipedema symptoms
- Column shaped legs with no defined knees or ankles
- Swelling of the lower limbs, and sometimes arms
- General body shape is usually disproportionate
- There’s often a pad of fat just under and next to the knees and hips
- Feet or hands are not affected
- Pain in the joints, especially the knees
- Tenderness of the tissues
- Limbs will often bruise easily
- Fat nodules causing a lumpy texture to the skin similar to cellulite
- Affects females only
- Diet and exercise will not improve the affected areas
- There is often a family history of the condition
More and more women are opting for Lipedema liposuction procedures, such as WAL Liposuction, to halt the progression and alleviate their symptoms. However, I understand that surgery isn’t an option for everyone. It is very costly and a serious medical procedure that puts your body under strain and takes time to recover.
Can Lipedema be treated at home?
So if surgery isn’t an option for you, I’m sure you’re asking yourself: how can I treat Lipedema at home? Unfortunately, we know Lipedema can’t be cured. But it definitely can be managed. There are various conservative measures you can incorporate into your daily routine to manage Lipedema symptoms and slow down the progression. I personally carry out all of the below and it has given me a new lease of life – less pain, swelling and discomfort!
Obviously, every case is different but why not try each one and monitor the results on your body. Who knows, it could give you some well needed relief from the draining day to day struggle of a women suffering with Lipedema.
Lipedema natural treatments
Lifestyle changes
This may include maintaining a healthy anti-inflammatory diet and exercising regularly. Light exercises such as yoga, walking and swimming are great for Lipedema sufferers.
Compression therapy
This involves wearing compression garments such as stockings or bandages to help reduce swelling and improve lymphatic flow.
Physical therapy
Massages designed to improve lymphatic flow such as MLD (Manual Lymphatic Drainage) and body brushing. They are used by Lipedema sufferers worldwide and are said to reduce pain and improve mobility.
Vibration therapy
Low-frequency vibration therapy considerably improves the effectiveness of Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) in patients with Lipedema. Benefits include pain reduction, improved lymphatics system and less swelling. Learn more about the benefits of using a vibration plate for Lipedema here.
Red light therapy
Red light therapy for Lipedema helps reduce inflammation and stimulates healing, so it is said to relieve the pain and swelling caused by the condition.
Conservative treatments for Lipedema
Managing Lipedema at home can feel overwhelming, but taking consistent steps towards symptom relief can make a huge difference. While there’s currently no cure for Lipedema, incorporating natural treatments like compression therapy, eating an anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle adjustments can help you regain a sense of control over the condition. Small, manageable changes in your daily routine – such as using a vibration plate, practising red light therapy, and regular MLD massages – can ease the pain and swelling that often accompany this chronic condition.
If there’s anything else you’ve discovered that significantly helps reduce your Lipedema symptoms, please send me an email on
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or comment below. I’m always open to new or interesting measures to help us lippy ladies lead as normal a life as possible.
Disclaimer: My blogs talk about Lipedema, diet, surgery and much more. I’m talking from my point of view to help women, and remind them they are not alone. I am not a medical professional, so the content above is from my own perspective with research I have done into the topic. It’s not meant as medical advice, you should always consult your doctor or a specialist for both your diagnosis, and a treatment plan.