An Overview of Manual Lymph Drainage

One of the new services that we are SO excited to offer you is–MANUAL LYMPH DRAINAGE!!! In this article, we will give a brief overview of what MLD is, and how it can help YOU. Enjoy!

What is Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD)?

Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is the manual stimulation of your body’s superficial lymphatic system in order to aid your body in removing waste, healing, and fighting infection. Lymph collectors that lie just superficial to the skin (appx. 1mm deep) will be gently massaged by your lymphatic therapist to flush waste from out of your tissues, and towards regional lymph nodes, to eventually be filtered by your kidneys and excreted.

What can Manual Lymph Drainage help you with?

MLD is very beneficial to those who have undergone recent surgery or injury, experience tissue swelling, or have conditions such as migraines, Fibromyalgia, Lipedema, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome, or for those who desire a general detox from environmental toxins, and cellular waste and debris. 

What are the benefits of Manual Lymph Drainage?

Benefits include: decrease swelling, decrease pain, stimulation of immune system, migraine relief, aid scar tissue formation and repair, reduce connective tissue restrictions, accelerate healing time, relive sinus congestion, reduce overly tight muscles, reduce stress.

Are there any contraindications for Manual Lymph Drainage?

If you have any of the following conditions, MLD may be unsafe for you, or you may just need to receive physician permission prior to receiving, MLD treatment: cardiac edema, chronic heart failure, angina, thrombosis, acute or local infection, swollen or damaged lymph nodes, acute inflammation/injury, open wounds, or skin infection.

How often should I receive Manual Lymph Drainage?

Depending on the type of lifestyle that you live, and what your goals are, different recommendations may be given. These range from several times per month following a surgery or injury, to several times per year for detox and general maintenance. We are happy to create a treatment plan just for you based upon your unique needs and situation.