Boons of Lymphatic Drainage Massage

The fluid in the lymphatic system helps remove waste and toxins from the bodily tissues. Some health conditions can cause lymph fluid to build up. The Manual Lymphatic drainage massage can benefit people, who are suffering from lymphedema, fibromyalgia, and other conditions.  It helps in speeding up the toxin- and waste-eliminating process of an otherwise slow lymphatic system. It also helps in boosting the immune system and facilitates speedy healing.

The Back Story

The specific treatment, actually called manual lymph drainage (usually referred to as MLD) was developed in the 1930s in France by Emil Vodder, a Danish physical therapist, and his wife, Estrid, a naturopath. Their method is still taught to spa therapists at Dr. Vodder Schools around the world though not all therapists use the Vodder method; some learn lymphatic drainage through a course in massage school, or through training in Ayurveda or naturopathy. 160-hour training is required for medical MLD.

How it is done?

In the first session, the lymphatic massage therapist will gain a thorough history & understanding of the condition to ascertain how to effectively treat the specific condition. Lymphatic massage is performed on a massage table. Towels are used to protect your modesty. The massage strokes that are used in the massage are light and rhythmic, and the lymphatic massage should not be painful. Massage oil may or may not be used.

At the completion of your massage, your massage therapist may recommend compression garments. You may also be provided some tips on exercises, self-massage, skin brushing & compression bandaging that will continue to assist in the lymphatic drainage process. Your therapist will encourage you to ask questions so that you are fully informed of the process.

How Useful it is?

Lymphatic massage aims to increase the efficiency of the lymphatic and circulatory systems. By reducing the volume of retained fluid and the pressure associated, it can reduce the risk of impeded circulation. This increases your circulatory system’s capacity to rapidly move out retained fluids and any toxic waste build ups. In some cases, we have found that a patient feels quite “energized” post-drainage.

Lymphatic massage improves circulation, increases your metabolic rate, and has the potential to improve your immunity. It has also been shown to be very beneficial in post-operative conditions that affect your lymphatic systems such as post-mastectomy. 25-33% of all breast cancer sufferers develop lymphoedema.

The Duration of the Session

Lymphatic massage sessions range from 30 to 90 minutes depending on the condition being treated. We recommend that your initial lymphatic massage session is a 60-minute session to stimulate your lymphatic flow. This will stimulate drainage in one limb. If treating more than two or more limbs, we recommend a 90-minute consultation initially. Your lymphatic drainage massage therapists will guide you for your follow up care based on how you respond to the massage and their experience.

The Sum-Up

Now hope you can end up your searching now as your purpose is resolved by reading this blog. We are providing all kinds of massage treatments with special therapists having professional experience. Apart from that, we have a specialty with lymphatic drainage massage in Houston. If you still have any queries regarding the massage treatment, you can connect with us. We will definitely resolve them all.