What is Manual Lymphatic Drainage?
Manual Lymphatic drainage is a light, skin-stretching massage that encourages the movement of lymph fluids around the body. The lymphatic system is the most neglected yet powerful system in our body. Its main function is removing bacteria, fungus, inflammation, parasites, and cellular waste from our body. Ever wonder why your body is not feeling better after suffering from chronic pain? Your lymphatic system may be the issue. If your system is unable to get rid of the waste, inflammation builds up, stays in the tissues, and then causes pain. Some health conditions that can benefit from this form of work are fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, Lyme disease, GI issues, arthritis, migraines, and many more.
This massage can also promote fluid to move out of the swollen limb after orthopedic and plastic surgery.
Lymphatic drainage massage can benefit people who are experiencing:
- Cancer
- Lymphedema
- Fibromyalgia
- Swelling or edema
- Postpartum Swelling
- Skin disorders
- Fatigue
- Insomnia
- Stress
- Digestive problems
- Arthritis
- Migraine episodes
- TMJ
- Plastic surgery
- Lyme disease
– speeds up healing process by reducing swelling, fluid retention and bruising, increasing the removal of cellular debris and other waste from traumatized area.
– reduces scar formation, build up of fibrotic nodules ( hard lumps)
– improves skin texture and tone
-decreases risks of infection by improving immune response
– decreases pain and sensitivity by speeding healing
-provides gentle and pleasant manual technique to support relaxation and relieves stress.
Your first appointment will include an initial consultation, history, examination, treatment, and discussion about future treatment. We will then determine the most effective and customized treatment plan for your health. All treatments will be conducted on a table in a professional and private room. The therapist will use MLD techniques to move lymphatic fluid and help your body function the best it can.
Treatment protocols are tailored to each client’s unique health concerns, most typical protocol for MLD treatments are 2 – 3 times a week for 4 – 6 weeks. Sessions can last anywhere from 30 minutes to 90 minutes.
MLD uses specific protocols and needs to be done correctly. Your MLD Therapist should be certified from an accredited Manual Lymphatic Drainage institution and should display that certificate. They should be knowledgeable about your health history, human anatomy and physiology, and contraindications.
There are some health conditions where it is not recommended to receive this treatment. Please note those conditions here:
- Cardiac Edema – Acute Bronchitis
- Congestive Heart Failure – Acute DVT
- Renal Failure – Acute Infection
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