Lymphatic Drainage and Massage
Lymphatic System Massage helps to stimulate and drain the lymphatic system. Lymphatic Massage is great for general issues such as bloating & swelling, gut issues, fatigue, boosting immunity after illness, detox & improving cellulite.
Decongestive drainage is better for oedema, lymphoedema, node removal or damage, drainage after surgery such as liposuction, cesarean or joint replacement. Sometimes we combine both, and you can read more about each type below.
Why have Lymphatic Massage?
Due to various factors sometimes the lymphatic system struggles to drain fluid from the tissues properly. This can result in tissues appearing swollen and puffy. Short term swelling is called oedema. Swelling that lasts for 3 months or more is called Lymphoedema.
The lymphatic system can also become damaged due to surgery, accident, illness or infection. Other factors such as lifestyle choices, diet and exercise can also affect the functioning of this important system.
The Lymphatic System has many functions;
Managing the fluid levels in the body
Responding to bacteria and viruses
Eliminating cancer cells
Removing cell by the products that could confuse the body and create disease including inflammation
Absorbing some of the fats in our diet from the intestine
What conditions are Lymphatic Drainage Massage for?
- Short term fluid retention (oedema)
- As an aid to detox
- Cellulite reducer - to improve appearance of cellulite & tone the skin
- Longer term fluid retention - Lymphoedema
- Lipoedema
- Lymph node removal
- As part of surgery recovery
- To support the immune system after illness
How many Treatments should I have?
General LDM can be a one off treatment but it is more effective if you have a series of 3 treatments reasonably close together. So over one week to 10 days is ideal. There are also steps you can take in between appointments to make the lymphatic drainage massage most effective. Please read these steps so you get the most out of your appointments.
What is involved in a treatment?
Lymphatic Massage (LM) can be a general all over massage or specific areas can be focussed on depending on your goals. LM is excellent if you have had a period of illness, are feeling generally fatigued or stressed, want to boost your overall health or as part of a detox program. It is also beneficial during pregnancy especially in the later stages when oedema may be present. Oedema can cause you to feel sluggish, limbs can feel heavy and ache.
Lymphatic Massage is quite different from Remedial Massage. It is a light massage as the majority of lymph sits just under the surface of the skin. Diaphragmatic breathing is used to pump the lymph and the therapist stimulates the nodes to encourage drainage and then works close to the nodal area, moving away gradually so space is made for fluid to drain into. The treatment is gentle and relaxing and we use corn flour to create glide rather than oil. You will be gently wiped down with warm towels at the end of treatment.
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Meet your Lymphatic Therapists
Elena Rengifo
B.HSc - Myotherapy, Remedial, Dry Needling, Pregnancy, Lymphatic, Sports Therapist
