What is Lymphatic Drainage Massage?

The lymphatic network, a network of vessels that runs alongside arteries and veins, acts as a sanitation system for the body. It gets rid of any bacteria or waste that could be harmful to our bodies.

Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) is an effective form of therapeutic tissue massage that was developed in 1932. It is non-invasive and gentle but has a strong effect on the body, stimulating the lymphatic system. MLD can decrease swelling and increase circulation throughout the lymphatic system. This type of lymphatic tissue massage is offered by The Pain and Wellness Centre. It should not be confused for traditional massage.

Only specially trained massage therapists will apply therapy to unaffected areas first. This technique allows lymph fluid to flow from the affected areas to “decongest” it. A typical MLD lymphatic massage session can last around 45 minutes. The affected limb will receive approximately a third of the lymphatic massage treatment session.

Why MLD Matters?

MLD therapy restores lymph fluid movement in the lymphatic system, ensuring that lymph nodes drain properly. This massage is gentle and long-lastingly beneficial to the skin.

Here are some benefits of lymphatic drainage massage in Vaughan:

• Lymphedema Treatment: Lymphatic drainage massage can increase lymph circulation and reduce swelling.
• Improves Immunity: Regular lymphatic drainage massages increase immunity. The lymphatic system’s purpose is to protect the body from harmful infections and speed up recovery.
• Improves Skin Texture: Lymphatic drainage massage reduces swelling, puffiness and blotches and speeds up the healing of scars. MLD can be used to break down skin toxins.
• Promotes Healing After a Surgery: Lymphatic drainage massage stimulates tissue regeneration and healing, detoxifying the body, and reducing swelling after surgery.

Manual lymphatic drainage massage (MLD), is part of the treatment program Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy, which is used for lymphedema. The following are the components of DLT:

• Exercise
• Skincare
• Compression garments
• Lymphatic drainage massage (MLD).

WHO GETS LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE MASSAGE?

These are some common indications for Manual Lymphatic Drainage:

• Primary and secondary lymphedema
• Sinusitis, rosacea and acne (without infection).
• Swelling and poor circulation
• Sports injuries, sprains, strain, sciatica. Piriformis syndrome. Chronic low back pain. strain.
• Congestion, colds, flu, post-cold, or flu congestion, acute or chronic.
• Trauma to the neck or shoulder, whiplash, tendinitis and possibly disc conditions (herniation etc.)
• Edema post-surgery and pre-surgery
• Relaxing and calming the nerves
• Your overall well-being, and the function of your immune systems are important.
• Non-infected inflammatory disorders (e.g., strains and sprains)
• Chronic injury or skin alterations: allergies, chronic eczema and chronic inflammation with excess protein within the loose connective tissues