Manual lymphatic drainage is a manual form of gentle, flowing, rhythmic massage that has a powerful, cleansing & pain relieving effect on the body & promotes optimal function of the lymphatic vessels that lead to the circulatory system & enhances the immune system.

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

It relaxes the systemic nervous system & is effective in the treatment of a wide variety of problems including aches & sprains, digestive disorders, headaches, oedema, sinus congestion, skin disorders & stress.

It is also an excellent treatment to have pre-operation & after surgery to remove tissue congestion & minimise scar formation, particularly as part of post-mastectomy therapy, to reduce fibrosis, oedema & to relieve pain & tension.

This treatment is extremely gentle & relaxing. The majority of patients either fall asleep or go into a highly relaxed state, due to the slow, gentle rhythmic motion involved.

The type of medical conditions manual lymphatic drainage can benefit are:

• Individuals who regularly suffer from common illnesses such as colds & flu

• Glandular fever, ME (Chronic fatigue syndrome)

• Migraines

• Sinus problems

• Hay fever & other allergies 

• Pre or post operation - In particular where lymph nodes have been removed such as post cancer where the lymphatic system is impaired on some way

• Post cosmetic surgery

• Cellulite

• Individuals who lead sedentary lifestyles or those who want to reduce puffiness or swelling in areas such as ankles, legs or those with puffy eyes

• Digestive problems & those who have excess weight

• Stress, anxiety & tension 

• Individuals with acne, rosacea &/ or other skin conditions, including scarring from surgery

It has been cited as having a positive effect on:

• Dysfunctional respiratory systems 

• Individuals with low energy

• Before & after a long-haul flight

Additionally:

• As with other massage treatments, manual lymphatic drainage can help with pain relief caused by fractures, sprains & Rheumatism

• Lymphatic drainage massage boosts the immune system as well as help the body ward off illnesses

• Promotes the body's own healing mechanisms 

• Treatments can facilitate general feelings of health & vitality 

• Has a positive physical effect on the skin by improving the appearance & reducing puffiness caused by water retention, poor circulation or pregnancy 

Benefits

• Facilitates general feeling of health & vitality

• Improves appearance of skin

• Reduces puffiness

• Helps with water retention (especially during pregnancy)

• Assists with poor circulation

• Stimulates the lymphatic system  

• Boosts immunity

• Can help with pain from fractures, sprains & rheumatism

• Promotes the body's own healing mechanisms