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Lymphatic Drainage Therapy

Lymphatic drainage therapy is a gentle manual therapy used to assess the rhythm, direction, depth and quality of the lymph flow in the superficial and deep lymph vessels anywhere in the body. Lymphatic drainage therapy helps to decrease areas of pain and tension, calming to the nervous system, reduce swelling and edema, headaches, head injuries, digestion issues, recovery from surgery, improve joint mobility, improve the immune system and many others.

What is Lymphatic Drainage Therapy

Lymphatic drainage therapy gives a tremendous boost to your immune system.

The lymphatic system consists of a network of lymphatic vessels and nodes to assist the body to drain stagnant fluids, regenerate tissues and filter toxins that can get stuck in the body. The lymphatic vessels help to transport numerous substances, such as proteins, lymph cells, hormones, fats, immune cells and nutrients to the lymph nodes to be processed before flowing into the bloodstream.

Lymphatic drainage therapy is used to enhance overall circulation of the lymphatic fluid in the body and determine alternate pathways for draining congested lymph fluid found in the body. Lymphatic drainage therapy stimulates the functioning of the immune and parasympathetic nervous systems and aids in the healing process following an injury or surgery.

WHO is lymphatic drainage therapy best for?

Throughout our lives we may experience some form of stress, trauma, illness, injury, surgical procedure or impact on the body. The lymphatic circulation can become congested, resulting in pain, delayed healing from an injury or surgery, restricted joint mobility, swelling or edema, digestion issues, numbness, muscle weakness and other physical impairments.

People suffering from pain, tension, an injury, car accident, compromised immune system, anxiety, stress, sleep issues, digestive issues, headaches, trauma, head injuries, post-surgery, numbness, weakness, swelling, edema, brain fog and others may have a blocked lymphatic system.

Because of this congestion, everyone can benefit from lymphatic drainage therapy.

How does lymphatic drainage therapy improve health?

When the lymphatic system is working properly, patients may experience less pain and tension, improved digestion and sleep, improved joint mobility and ease of overall movement in the body, improved immune system and ability to heal, and feel more relaxed.