Lymphatic drainage

What is Lymphatic Drainage?

Lymphatic Drainage is designed to promote the optimal functioning of the lymphatic vessels that lead to the circulatory system. A treatment is a series of gentle, flowing, rhythmic, skin stretching movements which are performed in the direction of the lymph flow. It is a very light and gentle and should not be confused with a traditional massage.

Lymph drainage techniques facilitate the removal of metabolic wastes, excess water, toxins, bacteria, large protein molecules, and foreign substances from tissue via the initial lymph vessels and the venous capillaries.

What can Lymphatic Drainage be used for?

Lymph drainage relaxes the sympathetic nervous system, reduces pain, and enhances the activity of the immune system. It is effective in the treatment of a wide variety of problems such as:

• minor oedema

• skin disorders

• headache

• sinus congestion

• sprains and aches

• stress

• digestive disorders

• before and after surgery

• to remove tissue congestion and minimize scar formation

• to relieve pain and tension.

• Infections

• Hormone imbalances

• Swellings or tenderness

Lymphatic drainage massage can also be useful for sports injuries. After the initial inflammatory stage has passed, lymphatic work can be applied after Sports or Neuromuscular massage has been completed. This will help to clear the tissue of debris and help to reduce the minor oedema that sometimes occurs after deep massage.

Minor aches and pains, low energy or susceptibility to colds and flu may be due to a sluggish lymph system and a compromised immune system. Therefore, a lymph drainage treatment can also help with these ailments.

People also find lymph drainage can be helpful for fatigue and depression and anxiety due to its relaxing effects.