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Price:
60 minute appointment- £53
90 minute appointment - £73
30 minute appointment - £35

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)

Lymphatic drainage is a therapeutic massage treatment. The massage uses light pressure and long, gentle, rhythmic strokes to increase the flow of lymph and reduce toxins in your body.

The lymph system is part of your body's immune system and helps fight infection. It transports nutrients and oxygen to cells, collecting toxins on the way and flushing them out through the lymph nodes. The pressure from your blood vessels and movement from your muscles push the lymphatic fluid around.

While the heart continuously pumps blood through the blood vessels, the lymphatic system relies on the movement of smooth muscles to transport fluid through the lymph vessels.

Health conditions can interrupt the normal flow of lymph, causing lymph fluid to build up in a particular areas of the body.

Lymphatic drainage massage can help also with people experiencing: 

Reduce water retention/swelling 
Reduce post injury swelling 
Pre and Post Surgery 
Lymphedema
General Heath benefits
Fibromyalgia 
Migraines 
Digestive problems 
Edema 
Fatigue 
Stress 
Insomnia 

People can also boost their lymphatic system function and help remove more waste from the body using the following methods:

drinking plenty of water
staying physically active
eating vegetables and fruits
limiting the intake of processed foods
How do you know if it’s working: 

- Felling less stiff 
- Reduction of swelling or swelling hasn’t worsened. 
- Less Fatigue 
- Less restless in the lower leg generally. 
- Muscles reduce in achiness.

Lymphatic Drainage and pre / post surgery: 

We offer manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) treatment to help with fluid retention and general healing pre and post surgery 

MLD is commonly prescribed after surgery, including both medical and cosmetic surgeries.

MLD can begin immediately after surgery or around 3 days after (the sooner the better). The main goal is to prevent a Seroma forming (see below). Gentel pressure and pumping movements used in MLD can help reduce fluid retention. 

Risks of surgery

A risk associated to surgery is a Seroma. A Seroma occurs when lymphatic tissue is damaged (or removed) during surgery, leading to a build up of fluids and tissue. Most Seromas will heal natural, however can cause discomfort and prolong the recovery process. 

Seroma symptoms
- Swelling / inflammation of the affected areas 
- Buldiging or raised appearance to the skin 
- Pain / discomfort 
- Feeling of fluid under the skin
- Leakage of fluid

While it may not be possible to prevent  Seroma occurring, there are measures that can be taken to minimise risk…
- Follow / be led by the surgeon 
- Maintenance of hydration and nutrition 
- Avoid excessive exercise 
- Wear compression garments 

While surgery is generally safe, there is a risk of also developing firbosis (thickening of the scar tissue) - massage and lymphatic drainage can be beneficial to reducing this also. 

If you are due to have surgery and would like some more information of how we can help you. Please get in touch (or book online)

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