Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) is a light skin stretching therapy that helps promote the movement of lymphatic fluid out of the swollen lymph. It should not be confused with a traditional massage. MLD is specifically focused on the lymph vessels to help the flow of lymphatic fluid. Therapy is applied to your unaffected areas first making it possible for the fluid to move out of the affected area or decongest the region. MLD helps open the remaining functioning lymph collectors and move fluid and protein into them as well as to help speed up fluid through the lymphatics. 

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What to expect during MLD-

 Your therapist will begin and end your session with deep breathing techniques called diaphragmatic breathing. This helps to open the deep lymphatic pathways. It’s not only relaxing but it helps increase movement of fluid toward the heart. MLD is intended to stimulate lymph nodes and increase rhythmic contractions of the lymphatics to enhance their activity so that stagnant lymphatic fluid can be re-rooted. 

You will in most cases lie down on the massage table as if having a traditional massage. Your therapist uses gentle pressure along with slow and rhythmical movements. The unaffected lymph nodes and region of the body are treated first.  Treatment will progress according to what is needed in terms of reason for visit. 

What conditions can be treated with MLD?

  • Edema (post-surgical, post-traumatic & primary)

  • Lymph Edema

  • Lipedema

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Diabetes

  • Palliative Care

  • Chronic Venus Insufficiencies (CVI)

  • Stress

  • Arthritis (including rheumatoid, psoriatic & general)

  • Sleep deficiency’s 

  • Autoimmune disorders  ... and much, much more!

Who should not have MLD?

  • History of Strokes

  • Pulmonary Edema 

  • Cardiac Edema 

  • Kidney Disease   

  • Acute High Blood Pressure

  • Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

  • Decompensated Cardiac Insufficiency 

  • Active Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

  • Acute infection

Benefits of MLD-

  • Strengthen the immune system

  • Increased Energy 

  • Improve Sleep 

  • Resolve Sinus Issues 

  • Lymph Edema Prevention 

  • Reduction of swelling in the legs

  • Healing after surgery  

  • Reduce Stress

Lymph therapy has been known to stimulate healing and regenerate tissue at a scar site after surgery. In addition, it can detoxify the body and reduce swelling. Once you have been cleared by your doctor, book a lymph therapy session with our certified therapist.