Firstly, Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is an advanced therapy in which the practitioner uses rhythmic pumping techniques. These move the skin toward the lymph flow.
Moreover, this therapy stimulates the lymphatic vessels, which carry substances vital to the body’s defence and removal of waste products.
What Conditions Can Benefit from Lymphatic Drainage?
- Stress, anxiety, and tension.
- Chronic fatigue, migraine, blocked sinus, hay fever.
- Recurring infections (colds, flu, ear, chest).
- Pre and post-operative cases (cosmetic surgery, removal of lymph nodes, etc.
- Toxic build-up, oedema, and fluid retention (puffy ankles, legs, eyes, and bloating).
- Cellulite and excess weight.
- Constipation and other digestive disorders.
- Scar tissue.
The Lymphatic System
Furthermore, the lymphatic system also plays a vital role in regulating the immune system. When compromised, the lymphatic system builds up fluids and stagnates, causing the entire system to become toxic. Our Lymphatic System also collects around 20% of tissue fluids separated from the blood flow during metabolism. The Lymphatic System also acts as an overflow and prevents body tissue swelling.
Additionally, Lymph collectors carry lymph to the lymph nodes, which filter the lymph and produce antibodies, including lymphocytes and monocytes. The lymph returns to the bloodstream, and every cell boosts immunity. The production of lymphocytes increases, and lymph flow increases through all the nodes. The circulation of lymph in the body largely depends on physical movement. Stimulating the lymph flow in one body area will also increase lymph flow in another.
Moreover, the superficial lymph collectors drain about 70% of the lymph in the body. They are also located under the thin layer of skin, or the epidermis, above the fascia and muscles. We stimulate these areas during the Lymphatic Drainage Massage.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Contraindications.
- Any active cancer.
- Acute infection.
- Thrombosis.
- Acute allergies.
- Treated or terminal cancer.
- Pre-cancerous skin lesions or raised moles.
- Chronic inflammation.
- Thyroid dysfunction.
- Bronchial asthma.
- Hypotension.
- Pregnancy in the first trimester with a history of complications.
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