Manual lymphatic drainage

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a gentle & non-invasive style of massage best used to reduce swelling and inflammation in the body and boost immune function.

 

 

An essential part of our body’s immunity, the lymphatic system is responsible for: 

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• creating and distributing immune cells throughout the body to maintain health and fight disease

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• ridding the body’s tissues of excess proteins and toxins

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• removing fluid from tissues and intercellular spaces, returning it to the blood circulatory system

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• repairing injured tissues in the body

 

 

Unlike the cardiovascular system which has the heart to pump blood through the body, the lymphatic system does not have its own pump. Some ways to encourage lymphatic circulation in the body include: walking, stretching, dancing, breathing, exercise, the abdominal peristalsis of digestion, the arterial pulse, muscle contractions, and Manual Lymphatic Drainage.

 

MLD requires only between 5 grams and 8 ounces of pressure (an exceptionally light touch) to be most effective. A manual lymphatic drainage session does not necessarily involve the kind of manipulation of muscles that a traditional massage therapy session might, and so is accessible for those who want the benefits of massage, and yet are touch averse. This work is more effective at encouraging the uptake and removal of stagnant fluid lingering in the body than regular massage therapy alone.

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Sessions are conducted in a comfortable and dimly lit room, and are commonly found to be extremely relaxing, even for those who typically struggle to relax.

 

It is possible to apply manual lymphatic drainage techniques to support the healthy function of organs such as the lungs, liver, kidneys, intestines, bladder, uterus, and prostate. It is likewise possible, with MLD, to reduce inflammation of the sinuses, around the eyes, of the neck and face, torso, arms, hands, legs, and feet.

 

Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage is ideal for:

…reducing swelling, inflammation, and edema 

…pre- and post-surgery to accelerate the body’s natural healing process

 

…minimizing pregnancy related swelling and inflammation

…the treatment of minor soft tissue injuries such as sprains

…people with frequent colds or chronic allergies

…improving compromised immune function and supporting those with autoimmune conditions

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...people who have had lymph nodes removed

…providing relief from stress, fatigue, or nervous system dysregulation

 

…anyone who feels puffiness and stagnation in the body