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You can enhance your overall wellbeing with a treatment, whether or not you have fluid retention. It can be a stand-alone procedure, or it can be incorporated into a massage treatment. You can even do it yourself.
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All treatments are not the same; it depends on the condition being treated, but the aim is always to facilitate healthy fluid levels within the tissues.
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Lymph Drainage Therapy (LDT) is a gentle whole body treatment that works to enhance the circulation of body fluids, clear stagnant areas between the cells, stimulate optimal function of the immune system and promote a state of relaxation and balance within the autonomic nervous system.
It aims to restore equilibrium in the tissues and ensure that 'that which enters equals that which departs'. If the lymphatic system is functioning well, we feel well. If the body is not in this state of equilibrium, and there is too much fluid in the tissues, they become soft and 'boggy' to the touch. If the excess fluid is in a joint space we often feel stiff and restricted in our movements. This fluid can also interfere with cell nutrition – oxygen and nutrients will take longer get to the cells, inhibiting their optimal functioning. This will also mean that waste products from cell metabolism will take longer to move from cells to the transport system, creating more congestion and often pain.
There are many reasons for the Lymphatic system to be sluggish and not functioning well, leaving fluid static in the tissues. Chronic muscle tension, stress, injuries, scar tissue, surgeries, pollution, toxins, poor nutrition, mucous formation, overload from previous viral or bacterial infections etc – these are all things that can give rise to cellular stagnation.
It aims to restore equilibrium in the tissues and ensure that 'that which enters equals that which departs'. If the lymphatic system is functioning well, we feel well. If the body is not in this state of equilibrium, and there is too much fluid in the tissues, they become soft and 'boggy' to the touch. If the excess fluid is in a joint space we often feel stiff and restricted in our movements. This fluid can also interfere with cell nutrition – oxygen and nutrients will take longer get to the cells, inhibiting their optimal functioning. This will also mean that waste products from cell metabolism will take longer to move from cells to the transport system, creating more congestion and often pain.
There are many reasons for the Lymphatic system to be sluggish and not functioning well, leaving fluid static in the tissues. Chronic muscle tension, stress, injuries, scar tissue, surgeries, pollution, toxins, poor nutrition, mucous formation, overload from previous viral or bacterial infections etc – these are all things that can give rise to cellular stagnation.
What is The Lymphatic System?
The Lymphatic system is your front line of defense in fighting bodily infections, detoxifying the body and transporting metabolic wastes, excess water, bacteria and toxins out of the body.
Every part of the body is influenced by the lymphatic system, because no matter what the purpose of the cells, they all need nourishment and removal of waste materials.
The lymphatic system is made up of fine vessels and lymph nodes. This little-known circulation is an important part of the immune system. It quietly goes about its business, filtering out waste and debris. It clears the entire body, stopping excess fluid from lying around in the tissues.
Unlike the blood, lymph doesn’t have a pump to push it round the body. It relies mainly on our muscular action and body movement to keep the fluid moving. As well, it needs all areas of the body to be in good condition; that means adequate fluid intake, excellent nutrition and high level well-being.
The Lymphatic system is your front line of defense in fighting bodily infections, detoxifying the body and transporting metabolic wastes, excess water, bacteria and toxins out of the body.
Every part of the body is influenced by the lymphatic system, because no matter what the purpose of the cells, they all need nourishment and removal of waste materials.
The lymphatic system is made up of fine vessels and lymph nodes. This little-known circulation is an important part of the immune system. It quietly goes about its business, filtering out waste and debris. It clears the entire body, stopping excess fluid from lying around in the tissues.
Unlike the blood, lymph doesn’t have a pump to push it round the body. It relies mainly on our muscular action and body movement to keep the fluid moving. As well, it needs all areas of the body to be in good condition; that means adequate fluid intake, excellent nutrition and high level well-being.
What are the benefits of Lymph Drainage Therapy?
- Lymph Drainage Therapy can:
- Boost the immune system
- Reduce Pain and stress
- Reduce Blood Pressure
- Clear areas of congestion such as swollen ankles, puffy eyes and swollen legs
- Promote healing of scar tissue, torn ligaments and sprains.
- Enhance Post-operative healing
- Reduction in Swelling: Edemas and Lymphedemas
- Detoxification of the body
- Treatment of lymphedema and other conditions arising from venous insufficiency
- Improving chronic conditions such as sinusitis, arthritis, acne and other skin conditions
- Stimulate deep relaxation
Is Lymph Drainage Therapy right for everyone?
Yes usually, but timing of the treatment, and medical history need to be considered.
For example, you would benefit most from a session right after an injury, or right after a trip with a long seated travel time, or a several days before surgery or a major life event.
There are some absolute contra-indications to treatment and some cases where caution is warranted. We will discuss your full medical history to determine suitability of the treatment before sessions commence. Occasionally consultation with and/or prescription from your other medical professionals will be required.
Yes usually, but timing of the treatment, and medical history need to be considered.
For example, you would benefit most from a session right after an injury, or right after a trip with a long seated travel time, or a several days before surgery or a major life event.
There are some absolute contra-indications to treatment and some cases where caution is warranted. We will discuss your full medical history to determine suitability of the treatment before sessions commence. Occasionally consultation with and/or prescription from your other medical professionals will be required.