LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE
The benefits of Lymphatic Drainage
●Detoxifies the entire body
● Relief of chronic pain
● Promotes the healing of fractures, torn ligaments, sprains, and lessens pain.
● Reduces fluid retention and oedemas (swelling) of various origins
● Helps with post-cancer treatments including Radiation therapy
● Regenerates tissue, including burns and wounds
What Is Lymphatic Drainage Therapy (Dr. Vodder)?
It is a specialised therapy, which is designed to improve the functioning of the lymphatic system. This is primarily achieved through gentle, rhythmical circling movements of the skin, which stimulate the contractions of the lymphatic vessels. Techniques are performed with hands and fingers using a light-touch, which is simulating, gentle, through a wave-like movement. The subtle manual manoeuvres activate lymph and interstitial fluid circulation as well as stimulate the functioning of the immune and parasympathetic nervous systems. A well-functioning lymph system contributes to healthy body tissue and plays an important part in the body's immune system responses.
What can it Treat?
● Fluid retention (oedemas, swelling...)
● Chronic pain
● Congestion (sinus, allergies)
● Before and after surgery
● Poor blood circulation
● Aids in cellulite reduction in conjunction with other treatments
Who Can Benefit From Manual Lymphatic Drainage?
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage is recommended for pregnant women to help relieve puffy hands and legs, for sports injures such as sprains, fractures, etc., to help with slimming or cleansing diets, for people who suffer from chronic nasal congestion and much more.
What Happens In A Treatment?
Following an initial consultation where the therapist checks the client’s health and checks for any contraindications, the client will be left to get undressed in private. During the treatment the client will lie on a massage table or plinth and will be fully covered by towels, with only the body part being worked on at the time remaining exposed.
