What does the Lymphatic System do?

The lymphatic system consists of lymph vessels, ducts, nodes, and other tissue and is located under the skin.  Think of it as the body's sewage systems (gross, I know) that gets rid of waste in the body, such as toxins, bacteria, or excess fluid.

The lymph is a collections of the extra fluid that moves through the arteries and tissues to clean them out, before draining them through the lymphatic system.

However, there is no pump to push the lymph through the body and it relies on gravity and muscle contraction to move.  Therefore, any kind of manual drainage works by moving the lymph to the lymph nodes to eliminate the toxins and bacteria.

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What is Lymphatic Drainage Massage?

A lymphatic drainage massage uses very light pressure and long, rhythmic strokes combined with soft pumping movements to get the lymph fluid moving and direct the toxins to the organs that can properly remove them.

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What are the benefits of Lymphatic Drainage Massage?

Fights off infections/illness

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Speeds up healing and recovery from colds/flu

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Soothes pain and promotes healing from injury/surgery

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General sense of health and vitality

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Reduce water retention

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Improve cellulite, skin swelling, scar tissue, acne and stretch marks

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Reduce stress and fatigue

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Relieve symptoms of conditions such as; migraines, rosacea, congested skin, eczema, swollen ankles, fatigued legs, sinusitis, tinnitus, allergies, joint inflammation

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Who would benefit from a Lymphatic Drainage Massage?

Most of us could benefit from the occasional lymphatic drainage massage.

However, those who suffer regularly with colds/flu, have a low tolerance to germs, or just got over a bout of flu would see the benefits of this immune boosting massage.

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Sufferers from insomnia, arthritis, fibromyalgia, digestive problems, feel bloated from water retention, or recently undergone cosmetic surgery may also benefit from this form of massage.

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However, there are some instances where lymphatic drainage massage may not be appropriate for you, the treatments needs to be adapted, or requires medical consent.  Please let me know prior to your treatment if you;

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Are/or think you might be pregnant

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Suffer from any long-term illness (for example, diabetes, osteoporosis, heart conditions), or you are under any treatment from your GP or any other practitioner for any medical condition.

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You are currently receiving cancer treatment (or have been in remission for less than 12 months)

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Have skin allergies or conditions

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Have recently had surgery, or are recovering from an injury

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Are under 18