Manual Lymph Drainage

WHAT IS MANUAL LYMPH DRAINAGE (MLD)

Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) is a gentle manual treatment that is similar to massage BUT different. It enhances the immune system and reduces edema (swelling).

Manual Lymph Drainage is composed of controlled light pressure strokes that are soothing and manually moves superficial swelling. Every stroke has an active and a resting phase maximizing normal physiological effects on the lymphatic system and structures. MLD was developed by a German/French team in 1930’s. The first school for Manual Lymph Drainage training opened in 1969. The purpose is to reroute the lymph flow around blocked areas into more centrally located healthy lymph vessels which drain into the venous system so the excess water can be urinate (peed) out of the body. It can benefit a healthy person as well as be applied to more than 60 different conditions.

BENEFITS

Removes metabolic wastes, excess water, bacteria/viruses, large protein molecules and foreign substances from the tissues, and is an important part in complex decongestive therapy for the treatment of lymphedema.
Supports and enhances the action of the immune system.
Helps the body to heal more quickly from injuries, surgical trauma, chronic conditions, and edema.
Helps to minimize scar formation
Through its gentle, rhythmic, and precise hand movements, it alleviates pain by greatly reducing the pain signals sent to the brain.
Relaxes the sympathetic nervous system, thus helping to relieve stress.

INDICATIONS

Medical/Surgical:

Post-mastectomy edema
Post-hysterectomy edema
Varicose veins/chronic venous insufficiency
Post-surgical swelling
Pre-surgery preparation
Post-surgery recovery
Pre-/Post-cosmetic surgery
Post-amputation
Post-vein stripping
Fibromyalgia
All types of lymphedema
Reduction of periorbital ecchymosis ("black eye")

Dermatological:

Acne/eczema
Leg ulcers
Burns/scars

Contraindications:

Active cancer
Acute inflammation
Acute uncontrolled Congestive heart failure
Acute Thrombosis (blood clots)

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