The Body Specialists. Signed in as:. Sign out. Welcome to the Medical Massage Network, where we bring relaxation and wellness directly to you. We specialize in offering a wide range of massage services tailored to meet your needs, all in the comfort of your own home.
We specialize in holistic, integrative therapies that address root causes, offering:. Manual lymphatic drainage specialised massage for detoxing and balancing your bodies functionalities. Manual lymphatic drainage specialised massage for Lymphoedema. What is Manual Lymphatic Drainage? Manual lymphatic drainage MLD is a specialized massage technique designed to reduce swelling lymphoedema caused by fluid buildup.
Lymphoedema often occurs as a result of cancer or its treatments. The goal of MLD is to encourage fluid movement from the swollen area to a region where the lymphatic system is functioning normally. The specialist begins by using gentle skin movements to prepare areas where the fluid can drain. For example, if you have lymphoedema in your arm, the specialist may focus on your chest and neck to create a drainage pathway before treating the arm directly. However, if lymphoedema affects the head or neck, sitting upright may be more appropriate.
The light pressure helps stimulate lymph flow and drainage. Your specialist will develop a personalized treatment plan. After Manual Lymphatic Drainage After treatment, the specialist may use multi-layered lymphoedema bandaging or recommend wearing a compression garment.
They will monitor your progress by assessing tissue softness and swelling reduction. Managing lymphoedema is a collaborative effort between you and your therapist. What is Simple Lymphatic Drainage? It is performed in areas without swelling to create space for lymph fluid to drain from swollen regions. Instead, focus on surrounding areas as instructed by your therapist.
