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Manual Lymph
Drainage
What is Manual Lymph Drainage?
Manual Lymph Drainage was developed
by the Danish physical therapists Doctors Emil and Estrid Vodder,
in the 1930’s. This technique developed as a result of their
studies on the lymph vessel system. Manual Lymph Drainage is
a series of light, rhythmic manipulations that stimulate lymph
flow and fluid movement.
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How does Manual Lymph Drainage
work?
Manual Lymphatic Drainage is
a light, rhythmical massage in which the practitioner uses a
range of specialized and gentle rhythmic pumping techniques to
move the skin in the direction of the lymph flow. This rhythmical
massage stimulates the lymphatic vessels. The lymphatic vessels
in our body play a key role in delivering nutrients, antibodies
and other immune constituents to the tissue cells of the body
and remove toxins, cell waste and dead particles. When the lymphatic
vessels are not functioning at their optimum due to blockages,
the body’s immunity drops, and it is susceptible to a number
of ailments such as allergies, headaches, sinusitis, low energy
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Manual Lymph Drainage helps
in removing these blockages and restores the lymphatic system
to its normal state. It also works on the nervous system, lowers
blood pressure, reduces stress and improves sleeping patterns.
A typical session of Manual
Lymph Drainage lasts for approximately one to one and a half
hours. During the first consultation the therapist will assess
the patient’s condition and recommend the number and frequency
of future sessions. Manual Lymph Drainage can also be used in
conjunction with more traditional forms of medicine to provide
faster relief. Most patients who have undergone this therapy
have found the experience to be very relaxing with little or
no discomfort.
Benefits of Manual Lymph
Drainage?
Manual Lymph Drainage is both
a preventive and a remedial treatment. It provides a major boost
to the immune system. It has been proven to be very effective
in the treatment of conditions such as oedema, sinus congestion,
abdominal bloating, migraine headaches and rheumatoid arthritis.
It also promotes the healing of fractures, torn ligaments, sprains
and lessens pain. Manual Lymph Drainage is also used in the treatment
of skin conditions such as acne, to heal wounds and burns, and
to reduce scars and stretch marks. It has a profoundly relaxing
effect on the nervous system and is a great stress buster.
Manual Lymph Drainage is used
in combination with other therapies for the treatment of primary
and secondary Lymphedema. It is very effective in the treatment
of swellings brought about as a result of problems in the circulatory
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