Manual Lymph Drainage

Manual Lymph Drainage is a therapeutic procedure where a specialized form of massage is performed on a host to stimulate the flow of lymph from a specific afflicted area. Manual Lymph Drainage is also referred to as M-L-D. A qualified personnel also known as a 'lymphedema therapist' performs this specialized form of massage. Meeting with success around the year 1930 by proving its benefits to the world, Manual Lymph Drainage has been popular since its inception. It is exclusively provided as a part of health packages in various beauty spas around the world.

Procedures in Manual Lymph Drainage:

Various specialized movements are routinely followed in Manual Lymph Drainage which has varying degrees of benefits to the physiology of the body. Enlisted below are a few methods:

• Light Sweeping MLD movements:

This movement is greatly responsible for facilitating the flow of lymph into the lymphatic capillaries. The lymphatic capillaries are located beneath the skin.

• Stronger MLD Strokes:

In this method, the lymph flows into the lymphatic vessels deep into the tissues.

• Specialized Stronger MLD Movements:

This movement concentrates on softening the fibrotic tissues.

Contraindications of Manual Lymph Drainage:

Manual Lymph Drainage is not recommended if the host is suffering from the following conditions:

• Any sort of acute infection
• Fever
• Cellulitis
• Emotional Trauma
• Major health ailments.

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