What is lymph?
Lymph is one of the very important fluids in our body.
It is formed as a result of plasma passing through capillary walls, as well as products of metabolism. The mobility of lymph in the lymphatic vessels and organs is low, in addition, it can be significantly reduced as a result of various diseases. This often causes swelling in our bodies due to its stasis. Manual lymphatic drainage provides support for improving lymphatic circulation.
What is manual lymphatic drainage? What is its goal?
Its main purpose is to improve the circulation of lymphatic fluid in our body, which contributes to stopping the formation of lymphedema, as well as eliminating existing lymphedema. In addition, lymphatic massage reduces the risk of bacterial infections, associated with the backlog of bacteria in the lymph nodes.
What does a lymphatic drainage massage consist of?
Lymphatic massage is performed using a compression technique, along the course of the lymphatic vessels. This increases the flow of lymph and its re-circulation. There are several massage techniques, in which the direction of the movements, as well as the movement pressure, are very important. It must be relatively gentle but steady.
Massage is carried out from the peripheral side towards the heart. It begins first by unblocking large groups of lymph nodes, such as the cervical, axillary, or inguinal nodes. This is followed by a procedure that targets smaller node groups.
When should you consider a manual lymphatic drainage massage?
If you are struggling with lymphedema, then it is definitely worth thinking about the use of lymphatic massages. In addition, manual lymphatic drainage brings positive results, in the adjunctive treatment of varicose veins, which improves the regulation of blood pressure. Due to the fact that lymph transports fatty acids in the body, it is possible to assist in the removal of excessive, unevenly arranged fatty tissue through the drainage procedure. This guarantees a significant cellulite reduction.
At our Kinespa office, lymphatic massage can be in the form of a single treatment, and can also be carried out in the form of multiple physiotherapy treatment sessions relating to lymphatic massage.