The Art of Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a gentle specialized massage technique that stimulates the lymphatic system to encourage the natural movement of lymph fluid throughout the body.

Using light, rhythmic strokes, MLD helps to:

* reduce fluid retention

*assist the body's natural detoxification processes

*enhance immune function by up to 20%

*reduce chronic inflammation

*reduce swelling due to trauma and injury

*reduce swelling due to surgery

*reduce symptoms of sinusitis and hayfever

*reduce oedema during pregnancy

*relax and support the nervous system

*improve sleep quality

*reduce symptoms of lymphodema

 LYMPHODEMA:

For people living with lymphodema, MLD  is an important part of treatment, helping to reduce swelling, improve comfort and mobility, soften fibrotic tissue, support long-term management of the condition and enhance overall wellbeing.

Conditions that cannot be treated:

*malignant tumours or during chemotherapy

*acute viral or bacterial conditions

*inflammation due to poisons or an allergic reaction

*heart valve insufficiency or asthma due to heart conditions

*oedema due to kidney failure or insufficiency

*blood clots or deep vein thromosis

*very low blood pressure