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Manual Lymphatic Drainage massage, also known as MLD, is a light touch gentle massage to relieve painful swelling in your arms and legs caused by lymphedema often associated with cancer. The lymphatic system is a subsystem of the circulatory system in the vertebrate body that consists of a complex network of vessels, tissues, and organs and helps fluid balance in the body by collecting excess fluid and particulate matter from tissues and depositing them in the bloodstream.
MLD is a technique that helps drain excess fluid in the lymph from your tissues to your lymph nodes, easing swelling in your tissues. There are 500–600 lymph nodes throughout the body. These nodes swell in response to infection due to a buildup of lymph fluid, bacteria, or other organisms and immune system cells. The lymphatic system is part of the immune system and absorbs fats and fat-soluble nutrients.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Lymphatic Drainage Massage, MLD is safe but must seek clearance from their doctor. Contraindications such as acute inflammation caused by bacteria viruses or other allergens, malignant tumors, thrombosis, and major heart problems are all contraindications to lymphatic drainage massage.
Thrombosis and phlebitis are two conditions that can lead to free-floating blood clots. If the heart is not fully functioning, the edema can be lymphodynamic, due to lack of venous return. Putting more fluid into the heart would only stress it more, worsening the condition.
Source: Medical News Today
BENEFITS OF MLD
- Reduces cellulite
- Reduces problems associated with fluid retention, poor circulation, and localized fat.
- Detoxifies the body
- Helps address the side effects of radiation, surgery and chemotherapy
- Supports the immune system
- Lessen muscle tension
- Lessen swelling
- Improves sleep and lessens fatigue
