“The more consciousness you bring into the body, the stronger the immune system becomes. It is as if every cell awakens and rejoices. The body loves your attention. It is also a potent form of self healing.”
– Eckhart Tolle (The Power of Now)
What is Lymphatic Drainage ?
Lymphatic Drainage is a therapeutic manual technique that stimulates the movement of the lymphatic network, which supports and enhances the immune system. The lymphatic system is the “housekeeper” of the body; picking up and disposing of the “waste”. The technique uses light pressure, and long gentle, rhythmic strokes and soft pumping movements in the direction of the lymph nodes. Unlike blood, which is pumped by your heart, the lymphatic system has no pump, and depends on muscle contraction, breath, and manual therapy for movement.
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BENEFITS
Lymphatic drainage can have a beneficial effect on your general health, because lymph is key to keeping your immune system working properly.
MLD calms the sympathetic nervous system to help relieve stress. Very relaxing!
MLD facilitates and expedites the healing process from injuries, surgical trauma, chronic conditions and edema
MLD helps to minimize scar formation and tissue adhesions.
Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) removes metabolic wastes, excess water, toxins, bacteria, large protein molecules and foreign substances from the body's tissues. Helps to "clean" the tissue.
What is Lymphatic Drainage ?
Lymphatic Drainage is a therapeutic manual technique that stimulates the movement of the lymphatic network, which supports and enhances the immune system. The lymphatic system is the “housekeeper” of the body; picking up and disposing of the “waste”. The technique uses light pressure, and long gentle, rhythmic strokes and soft pumping movements in the direction of the lymph nodes. Unlike blood, which is pumped by your heart, the lymphatic system has no pump, and depends on muscle contraction, breath, and manual therapy for movement.
Lymphatic System: Frequently Asked Questions – Download PDF
Benefits
Lymphatic drainage can have a beneficial effect on your general health, because lymph is key to keeping your immune system working properly.
MLD calms the sympathetic nervous system to help relieve stress. Very relaxing!
MLD facilitates and expedites the healing process from injuries, surgical trauma, chronic conditions and edema
MLD helps to minimize scar formation and tissue adhesions.
Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) removes metabolic wastes, excess water, toxins, bacteria, large protein molecules and foreign substances from the body's tissues. Helps to "clean" the tissue.
CONDITIONS THAT RESPOND FAVORABLy TO MLD
SURGICAL
Pre-surgery preparation
Post-surgical swelling/recovery
Pre/post cosmetic surgery
Post-vein stripping
Post-mastectomy edema
Post-hysterectomy edema
Varicose Veins
Hematoma
LYMPHEDEMA
MAINTENANCE
Oncology care post surgery/
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MUSCULOSKELETAL
Whiplash
Sprains/strains
Tendonitis
Chronic Pain
Follow-up to deep tissue work
Post-hysterectomy edema
Cellulite
Inflammation
AUTOIMMUNE
Fibromyalgia
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Scleroderma
NEUROLOGICAL
Regional Pain Syndrome
Migraines
Tension Headaches
Peripheral Neuropathy
OTHER:
Burns/Scars
Sinusitis
Pregnancy Edema
Fibrocystic Breast Disease
Lyme Disease