“The lymphatic system is the river of health.”
Dr. Gerald Lemole
Manual Lymfatic Drainage
The lymphatic system is part of the human immune system. A well- functioning lymphatic system is important for the overall health of the person.
What is manual lymphatic drainage?
Manual lymphatic drainage is a specific massage technique that is aimed at increasing the transport capacity of the lymphatic system. It is a very soft, calm, rhythmic and subtle technique. The rhythm is important to activate the lymphatic flow properly. The calm monotonous rhythm activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which causes MLD to provide very deep relaxation. For various reasons, the drainage activity of the lymphatic system can function less well. This can cause various complaints.
Which complaints can be remedied by manual lymphatic drainage?
Headache,
stress complaints,
varicose veins,
muscle cramps,
fibromyalgia
the consequences of prolonged lack of exercise due to illness or long journeys
Contraindications
Like all massage techniques, manual lymphatic drainage also has a number of contraindications. These are:
cancer,
fever,
organ and bone marrow transplantation,
immunosuppressive medication,
TB,
heart failure or high blood pressure,
kidney failure,
acute bronchitis,
acute inflammation,
total exhaustion,
the first three months of pregnancy.
