The role of lymph massage in your health.

As a massage therapist it is essential to understand the movement of not only our blood system but also the lymphatic system as both are activated in either massage or lymph massage.

Although lymph massage is a very different technique to massage and requires a very different physical application such as a lighter, gentler and directional aspect triggering the movement of the lymph flow in the body.

Before we get on to the benefits of what lymph massage can do for you. It may be beneficial to understand firstly what the lymph system is responsible for and how a healthy and well-functioning lymphatic system keeps you well.

The lymphatic system is the frontline of our body's defence. It is responsible for our bodies ability to fight disease and infection by localising foreign bodies.  it is also involved in detoxifying our body like our own inbuilt waste disposal unit, transporting toxins bacteria, excess fluid and metabolic waste of our bodies as well as producing other imuno- competent cells primarily T&B cells which are involved in fighting infection.

Daily stress, fatigue, emotional shock, chemical overloading Infection pollution food preservatives amongst other things can greatly impair the functioning of healthy tissue and healthy lymphatic pathways.  If the lymphatic system stopped moving the excess fluid add leaked proteins back into the circulatory system the body would develop severe oedema and death would result in 24 to 48 hours.

MLD or manual lymphatic drainage is a very specific massage technique  primarily through the timing direction and pressure of the application assisting our body to refresh and rejuvenate its fluid enabling it to establish resistance to all types of stress that our systems are placed under by stimulating the immune system. MLD is a well-researched and scientific modality that has many heroes and forbearers in the research and application. I just need to point out very strongly it is not a muscular massage but essentially works above the muscle fascia as 70% of the lymphatic fluid is found there MLD stimulates fluid circulation and elimination assisting our clients with detoxification. it encourages the lymphatic system to absorb and transport lymph more effectively.

MLD can be used in many applications and has a profound effect on increasing lymphatic flow.

Below is a list of benefits to receiving manual lymphatic drainage.

• MLD post-surgery can assist greatly in preventing scarring of the area and enable the body to remove unwanted fluid at the site thus preventing infection

• pre surgery MLD is an a invaluable tool for softening and relaxing tissue that needs to be operated on

• Oedemas, sprains and other post traumatic conditions can be treated effectively with the immediate application of RICE therapy in conjunction with MLD

• lymphoedema both primary and secondary

• sinus infection

• breast surgery augmented simple or total

• dermatology eczema, acne and vulgaris 

• Aesthetically such as wrinkles

• Scarring

• gastro enterology, Constipation and digestive issues.

• Rheumatology (musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders)

• Neurology (migraines, strokes)

• Orthopedy

• Adema during pregnancy

• Post surgical conditions bronchitis asthma and allergies affecting breathing.

Of course, the effectiveness of MLD varies per situation and client and any serious health condition would be approved by the person's medical practitioner and specialist but for the general part it is a safe modality except with a few exceptions.

To summarise, lymph massage or manual lymphatic drainage is not only fantastic for relatively serious health concerns or medical procedures but is also part of your everyday  health and wellbeing  routine. You would receive so many health benefits from this fabulous application. Please consider one today.  I am available to answer any further questions and would love to hear from you to make a booking to try this modality today. You can send me an email or text or even call. Bookings can be made online via the link below.

How Massage BENEFITS BODY Posture & Body Alignment

A key cornerstone to the benefits of massage is Body Posture and Body Alignment. Massage can help with many things including our Alignment, it can help us stand taller and sit straighter and walk through life with more assurity and flow.

Good posture keeps our body parts in proper alignment.

Physically

Poor posture is a slouched body in a chair, rounded shoulders, shortening your skeletal length, head tilts or pushed forward, protruding belly, arched back, bent or locked knees or hips.

Psychologically

Despondency can create poor posture. Negative thinking, low self worth and poor body image can create poor posture. Struggles in life, wearing and carrying life struggles and heavy situations can affect our stance. Blocked hearts and general defeatist disposition can wear on us creating body misalignments.

Some people have no idea of their body alignment until they become awae of their bodies. Poor posture is usually formed habitually. Slouching at your desk or in fro nt of a computer screen, sitting dining or sitting at any table, slouching on a chair or couch in front of the tv can all create habitual body positions.

Massage therapy (Swedish, Deep tissue, Remedial) can help with misaligned postures. The biggest help alongside physical massage and exercise tips is conscious awareness of how you are positioning your body and then being able to correct it by shoulders back, sitting up straight and looking forward.

Massage can help relaxing muscles, correcting and releasing boy stiffness and tension spots. Joints are more flexible and pressure points are relieved.

Other ideas to help include:

·       Avoid sitting for long period of times, get up walk around and stretch

·       Have a chair where you have a back rest that can support you

·       Keep a straight back and shoulders when walking or sitting

·       Look up straight and avoid times looking down on mobile phone

·       Do regular stretches where ever possible seated or standing.

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