Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage
The lymphatic system is basically comprised of lymph, lymph nodes, lymph vessels, and secondary lymphatic tissues/organs. The human body is approximately 65% water. This water is constantly circulating throughout the body. Moving that water/lymph is the job of the lymphatic system. Keeping it moving and circulating is a big job. That’s the job of the Lymphatic System. It delivers nutrients, removes toxins, aids in reactionary experiences such as an allergic reaction or immune response, injury response or response to pathogens. It’s the body’s detox and filtration system. Since the lymphatic system has no heart or other means of circulating the lymph, it relies entirely on other factors to keep it circulating. Exercise being the main contributor in moving lymph. If we become sedentary, our lymphatic system can become sluggish. This can have a direct impact on health. Things that can impact lymphatic circulation are surgery, illness, injury, sitting at a desk or couch too much, and many more. We have learned that we can manipulate the lymphatic system manually and move the fluid in the body. A healthy, easy way we can support the lymphatic system is through Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage. For surgery patients, post-op lymphatic drainage massage is extremely beneficial and is a huge game changer in their recovery. Pain is most often caused from pressure, and the pressure is caused by excess fluid. Since we can move that fluid, we can alleviate a tremendous amount of pressure thus offering a huge amount of pain relief. For the cancer patient who has had lymph node removal and is experiencing edema, this modality can help tremendously. Doctors from many hospitals such as Mayo, Cedar Sanai, UCLA, to name a few, are now recommending Lymphatic Drainage Massage in many different instances.
I studied MLD Massage in school and I also trained at the renowned Lymphatic Healing Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. During my time at the LHC, I worked almost exclusively with post-op patients. A large percentage of them being cosmetic surgery patients. Typically, a cosmetic surgery patient would begin treatments with in a week or two of their surgery. In some cases we see patients as early as three days post op. MLD increases circulation and decreases congestion in the tissues resulting in an improved aesthetic result. MLD is your biggest ally in post op recovery by shortening the healing time frame as well as decreasing the pain. Liposuction and other cosmetic surgeries can be a tremendously invasive. The amount of fluid retention can be incredible so being able to move this fluid aids in recovery tremendously.
Since your immune system is directly linked to your lymphatic system, having it work properly and well is desirable. Adding MLD massage to your health care maintenance program is a great way to step it up.
In my 30 years of being a massage therapist, I can say that this is my favorite modality.
The lymphatic system is basically comprised of lymph, lymph nodes, lymph vessels, and secondary lymphatic tissues/organs. The human body is approximately 65% water. This water is constantly circulating throughout the body. Moving that water/lymph is the job of the lymphatic system. Keeping it moving and circulating is a big job. That’s the job of the Lymphatic System. It delivers nutrients, removes toxins, aids in reactionary experiences such as an allergic reaction or immune response, injury response or response to pathogens. It’s the body’s detox and filtration system. Since the lymphatic system has no heart or other means of circulating the lymph, it relies entirely on other factors to keep it circulating. Exercise being the main contributor in moving lymph. If we become sedentary, our lymphatic system can become sluggish. This can have a direct impact on health. Things that can impact lymphatic circulation are surgery, illness, injury, sitting at a desk or couch too much, and many more. We have learned that we can manipulate the lymphatic system manually and move the fluid in the body. A healthy, easy way we can support the lymphatic system is through Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage. For surgery patients, post-op lymphatic drainage massage is extremely beneficial and is a huge game changer in their recovery. Pain is most often caused from pressure, and the pressure is caused by excess fluid. Since we can move that fluid, we can alleviate a tremendous amount of pressure thus offering a huge amount of pain relief. For the cancer patient who has had lymph node removal and is experiencing edema, this modality can help tremendously. Doctors from many hospitals such as Mayo, Cedar Sanai, UCLA, to name a few, are now recommending Lymphatic Drainage Massage in many different instances.
I studied MLD Massage in school and I also trained at the renowned Lymphatic Healing Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. During my time at the LHC, I worked almost exclusively with post-op patients. A large percentage of them being cosmetic surgery patients. Typically, a cosmetic surgery patient would begin treatments with in a week or two of their surgery. In some cases we see patients as early as three days post op. MLD increases circulation and decreases congestion in the tissues resulting in an improved aesthetic result. MLD is your biggest ally in post op recovery by shortening the healing time frame as well as decreasing the pain. Liposuction and other cosmetic surgeries can be a tremendously invasive. The amount of fluid retention can be incredible so being able to move this fluid aids in recovery tremendously.
Since your immune system is directly linked to your lymphatic system, having it work properly and well is desirable. Adding MLD massage to your health care maintenance program is a great way to step it up.
In my 30 years of being a massage therapist, I can say that this is my favorite modality.
