Manual Lymphatic DRAINAGE
INNER HEALTH
Christiane Wagner
Registered Nurse , Massage & Lymphatic Therapist
The deep relaxation is just the beautiful side effect , everyone loves .
For more than 30 years , I have been a lymphatic drainage therapist .
When applying lymphatic drainage , gentle , rhythmic , circular pumping massage techniques are used to drain congested fluid towards the appropriate lymph nodes . This is different to regular massage techniques and creates a suction effect that improves the overall drainage of congested fluid .
Excess tissue is removed , pain is decreased and the remaining tissue becomes looser and softer , resulting in better physical movement and mobility .
Patients are encouraged to use a special breathing techniques to stimulate additional lymph nodes .
Lymphatic drainage can be applied to the arms , legs , belly , head or spine ,
depending on the clinical presentation of each patient .
A combination of therapies that includes manual lymphatic drainage , measuring and correcting your pH , post-drainage use of elastic stockings or bandages , rehabilitative exercises and skin care work synergistically to promote the body ’ s physical drainage system .
Why apply manual lymphatic drainage ?
Surgical invasion , rheumatic diseases or cancer can cause problems with lymphatic fluid flow , which can lead to additional health complications . Manual lymphatic drainage improves overall lymphatic flow by draining this fluid through lymph vessels , veins and gauze . This reduces oedema , swelling and relieves pain .
Is manual lymphatic drainage an approved medical therapy ?
Yes . The importance of lymphatic drainage has been demonstrated by Dr Vodder since 1950 . Dr Vodder was a physician who pioneered the medical speciality known as Lymphology . His Lymphology techniques are the gold
MEDICAL FACIAL TREATMENTS COMBINED WITH MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE OFFER GREAT SUPPORT FOR HEALING AND THE DEEP RELAXATION IS A WONDERFUL SIDE EFFECT
standard in manual lymphatic drainage and are a recognised and approved medical therapy . The lymphatic vessels form a vital transportation system for bodily fluids . Located next to the blood vessels , the lymphatic system is also very important for the functioning of the immune system .
Benefits :
• improves lymphatic flow and drainage and the function of the immune system
• eases pain through the removal of the body ’ s natural fluid levels
• improves wound healing
• relieves fluid congestion and restores the body ‘ s natural fluid levels
• aids the body in naturally removing waste and toxins
• assists healing from surgery or injury by reducing post-traumatic oedema
• calms the autonomic nervous system , inducing a deep state of relaxation
• educes hardened tissue .
Contraindication :
• cardiac insufficiency
• acute thrombsis
• acute infection
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