Lymphatic Massage (MLD)

What is Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)

MLD is a gentle massage technique that stimulates the lymphatic system, promoting improved metabolism, immune function, and waste elimination. This relaxing therapy supports overall body health by helping to clear excess fluid and toxins.

• Immune System Support: The lymphatic system is crucial for removing toxins and fighting infections. When it becomes blocked, fluid can build up, leading to a sluggish feeling and increased vulnerability to illness.

• Body Detoxification: Unlike the circulatory system, the lymphatic system relies on muscle movement, deep breathing, and manual manipulation to circulate lymph fluid. MLD assists this natural process, aiding in detoxification and overall wellness.

• Injury Recovery: MLD can help reduce swelling and improve healing by supporting fluid drainage and immune function, making it a valuable therapy for those recovering from injury or surgery.

Benefits of Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)

MLD can provide relief for a variety of conditions and symptoms:

• Pain Reduction: Helps alleviate joint, muscle, and arthritis pain, and can reduce migraines, headaches, and injury-related discomfort.


• Relief from Fluid Retention: Reduces swelling around the eyes, ankles, and overall body sluggishness.


• Fibromyalgia Relief: Eases symptoms like stiffness, depression, and enhances quality of life.


• Supports Healing: Promotes faster recovery from fractures, ligament tears, sprains, wounds, and burns.

• Post-Surgery Recovery: Speeds up healing following cosmetic procedures.


• General Health: Can improve skin issues, reduce fatigue, improve sleep, and alleviate stress, digestion issues, and arthritis symptoms.


• Deep Relaxation: Calms the nervous system, supporting both physical and mental well-being.

Vodder Method

The Vodder Method is the foundational technique in Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), characterized by light, spiral or circular strokes applied slowly and rhythmically. These precise movements guide the skin in the natural direction of lymph flow, facilitating effective drainage and detoxification.


Key Benefits:

• Pain Management and Relaxation: The gentle rhythm of the Vodder Method can calm the sympathetic nervous system, reducing stress and aiding in pain relief.


• Enhanced Detoxification: By increasing lymph flow, the Vodder Method promotes the removal of toxins, waste, and excess fluid, supporting overall health and immunity.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage for Lymphoedema (Vodder technique) 

Lymphoedema: Lymphoedema is a long-term condition whereby lymph fluid accumulates in the body’s tissue causing swelling. It can affect any part of the body, but often presents on arms or legs. There are two types of lymphoedema, both are caused by mechanical insufficiency of the lymphatic system.

Primary lymphoedema - is a developmental disturbance of the lymphatic vessels and/or lymph nodes at birth or from association with other hereditary abnormalities.

Secondary lymphoedema - is a mechanical insufficiency of the lymphatic drainage system. Lymph vessels or lymph nodes may have been damaged or removed by surgery, radiation, trauma or infections etc.

How Is It Treated? 

It is possible to control the symptoms by having manual lymphatic drainage treatment, developing a good skin care routine, exercising regularly, implementing a healthy diet and wearing compression garments.

It is important that lymphoedema is properly diagnosed by a medical professional and treated as soon as possible. If not treated, symptoms can persist and get worse.


30 minutes consultation and 60 minutes treatment is required for the first treatment


Note : Before you book an appointment, please see medical professionals to be diagnosed and get consent from them.

Benefits Of Lymphatic Massage

References

  • Pain reduction – joint, muscular, arthritis, migraine, headaches, injuries


  • Fluid retention – tired, puffy eyes, general sluggishness and swollen ankles due to


  • Fibromyalgia (especially associated, health related quality of life, depression and stiffness)


  • Promotes healing of fractures, torn ligaments and sprains


  • Deeply relaxing


  • Could be good for skin disorders, fatigue, insomnia, stress, digestive problems, arthritis


  • Promotes the healing of wounds and burns


  • Can be used to speed up the healing process after cosmetic surgery


  • If it is your first Vodder treatment please ask for a free 15 min consultation to be added before your booking
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