This article aims to discuss the possibilities of conservative and non-pharmacological treatments for
lymphedema. A non-systematic review of the literature was carried out, including studies involving human subjects with different types of
lymphedema. Several approaches to
lymphedema treatment have been reported and Complex Decongestive
Therapy (CDT) has been considered the most effective treatment for limb
lymphedema. Other
conservative treatments have been proposed such as Taping,
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy, Acupuncture,
Photobiomodulation Therapy, Endermologie, Intermittent Pneumatic Compression, and Low-frequency, Low-intensity
Electrotherapy. The choice of the therapeutic approach to be employed should consider
lymphedema characteristics, the therapist's experience, and the patient's wishes. In addition, since this is a
chronic condition, the patient must adhere to the treatment. To this end, the therapeutic proposal may be the key to better control of limb volume.