Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage (MLD)
MLD is based on the principal of motion, using a stretching motion to open the lmyphatics without pressure. It may help to boost the immune system and ward of illness. Additonally it may improve the appearance of your skin caused by water retention and poor circulation.
The number of treatments that you may require are dependant upon your condition and on occasion it may be recommended to receive several treatments in one week.
The length of each treatment will vary on an individual basis, particularly in the begining.
Medical conditions that can benefit from MLD are:
- Individuals who may suffer regiarlarly from common illnesses like colds and flu.
- Migraines
- Sinus Problems
- Glandular Fever ME (CFT)
- Hayfever and Allergies
- Pre and Post openrative cases
- Cellulite
- The reducing of puffiness and swelling in areas such as legs and feet due to a sedintry lifestyle
- Digestive problems
- Excess Weight
- Stess, Anxiety and tension
- Acne, Rosacea and other skin conditions
It has been shown to have positive effect on:
- Dysfunctional Repiaratory Systems
- People with low energy
- Pre or Post Flight
Do not have a treatment if the following apply:
- Major heart failure, cardiac issues angina pectoris and coronary thrombosis, heart attack. Lymph drainage may increase cardiac load
- Active cancer patient or undiagnosed lump
- Inflammatory diease or fever such as cellulitis, erysipelas, influenz oractive TB
- Malignanat mealnomas
- Serious circulatory problems such as thrombosis or phlebitis