Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a type of gentle massage which is intended to encourage the natural circulation of the lymph through the body. The lymph system depends on breathing and muscular contraction. Manual lymph drainage uses a specific amount of pressure and rhythmic circular movements to stimulate lymph flow. Manual Lymph Drainage now sits comfortably in both the medical world and the complementary world and is an accepted part of rehabilitation units, physiotherapy departments and massage departments. The effects of MLD on the nervous system make it one of the most relaxing treatments available. Perfect for stress and pain control.
At the first visit a thorough consultation will cover your full medical history, general health and the stresses and strains of your life. We will then commence treatment. You will need to undress down to your underwear and then lay on a gently heated treatment couch under a warm fleece blanket covering you. Then, only areas which are being treated are exposed and a very gentle yet rhythmical treatment is performed.
Anyone can have MLD and it is open to all ages. Some of the conditions it can treat are: swollen arm or leg due to an injury, lymphodema, sinus problems, headaches, migraines, period problems. It is as effective on the swollen feet of the person who has been standing all day as it is on the swollen legs of the person suffering from lymphoedema or the woman who is 8 months pregnant.
It’s the perfect antidote to the swelling associated with pregnancy, adding nothing toxic to the body whatsoever. These gentle movements are pleasant to experience as excess fluid is collected from the tissues by your own body’s system and sent on its way. Old scars can be greatly improved with MLD – normalizing the colour and flattening out unsightly scar formation. Migraine and arthritic problems, "glue ear' in children and congested sinus" can all be positively affected.