01/30/2026
Stress, Cortisol & Lymphatic Stagnation — The Missing Link
Chronic stress doesn’t just affect your mood — it affects your body. When stress keeps cortisol elevated, the body stays in survival mode, and lymphatic drainage slows.
Your lymphatic system relies on deep breathing, gentle movement, and a calm nervous system. Stress causes shallow breathing, muscle tension, fluid retention, and inflammation — all of which can contribute to puffiness, heaviness, bloating, and fatigue.
Gentle lymphatic massage helps calm the nervous system, lower cortisol, and restore healthy lymphatic flow. Rather than forcing drainage, this approach supports the body’s natural rhythms so healing can occur.
If you’re looking for lymphatic massage in Lakeway, TX, or support for stress-related inflammation and congestion, gentle lymphatic therapy may help.
👉 Read more on our blog or book a session to support your lymphatic and nervous system health.