Manual Lymphatic Drainage

MLD or Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy is a gentle, light-touch, non-invasive technique which is carried out by a specialist practitioner. It is an excellent way of getting rid of body excess fluid.

The very light pressure combined with soft pumping movements in the direction of the lymphatic flow stimulates the body’s lymphatic system, treating fluid retention and oedema, improving the metabolism, helping the body to eliminate waste and toxins and providing a boost to the immune system. It is designed to encourage the fluid that causes the swelling to flow back into the body and ultimately to return to the blood.

The lymphatic system has a vital role in the body as part of the immune system and carries waste products away from the tissues. It drains fluids, detoxifies and regenerates tissues, filters out toxins and foreign substances. Swelling, chronic inflammation, lack of physical activity, stress, fatigue, emotional shock and age all influence the lymphatic flow. By stimulating the lymphatic system through massage, it works more efficiently, which in turn boosts the immune system, clears blockages, eliminates toxins, transports nutrients to cells and increases the metabolism.

Conditions that can be treated:

• Toxic build-up
• Varicose veins and swollen legs
• Oedema and fluid retention (puffy ankles, legs, eyes, bloating)
• Constipation and other digestive disorders
• Enhances texture and appearance of skin, reduce the appearance of cellulite (orange peel) and preventing stretch marks
• Pre and Post operative cases (cosmetic surgery, removal of lymph nodes)

Benefits of MDL:

• MLD is deeply relaxing
• alleviate fluid retention
• fortify the immune system boost body functioning
• promotes the healing of fractures, sprains and lessens the pain
• eliminates metabolic wastes, toxins and excess fluid from the body
• has positive effect skin problems, cellulite and people with low energy
• improves the appearance of the skin and reduces puffiness caused by water retention, poor circulation or pregnancy
  
• is an effective component of the treatment and control of lymphoedema and assists in conditions arising from venous insufficiency

What are the side effects and when should it be avoided?

Lymphatic Drainage is not indicated for conditions such as acute inflammation, malignant tumours, thrombosis or major heart problems. Your health status will be evaluated in the first assessment to consider MLD indications and contra-indications.