Lymphatic Drainage
The Importance Of The Lymphatic System And Lymphatic Drainage.
You may have heard of lymph nodes or the lymphatic system but you might not realize the importance of the lymphatic system is throughout the body. The lymphatic system includes a number of vessels that move lymph (clear or whitish fluid—from the body’s tissues back to the bloodstream.) Among other things, lymph carries white blood cells, nutrients from digestion (like fats and proteins), and cellular waste.
Lymphatic drainage helps blood circulation all the waste along with the nutrients throughout the lymphatic system, lymph is filtered by the lymph nodes. The lymphatic system, which also includes the spleen, thymus, and bone marrow, is part of your immune system this can help fight infections as well as rid the body of toxins and waste. Sometimes the body struggles to move this fluid on its own, which is where manual lymphatic drainage comes in, along with drinking your daily amount of water (2 litres) this helps flush out all the unwanted toxins and the body’s waste. There are many benefits to lymphatic drainage as well as looking less bloated, less puffy it helps giving you a boost of energy. Helping you to sleep better, can also eliminate pain infection and inflammation in the body.
Lymphatic Drainage Massage With Bodyworks
Lymphatic drainage is a massage treatment that encourages the flow of lymph fluids around the body by massaging the skin. Due to its potential health benefits, lymphatic drainage has become a popular form of massage and can boost the health of the body’s immune system as well as leaving you feeling fresh and revitalised. The therapists at Bodyworks LDN have over 20 years’ experience in a wide range of massage therapies including lymphatic drainage. This means that from consultation to completion of your treatment, your healing experience with us will be catered to your needs, so you can relax in professional hands that care about your wellbeing.
The lymphatic system plays an important role in the body’s natural immune defences. Lymph vessels allow lymphatic fluid to flow to lymph nodes, where the body’s waste products and bacteria are filtered out. The lymphatic system works in this way to ensure that only ‘clean’ fluid is returned to the heart in the bloodstream, maintaining a healthy immune system and reducing toxins in the body.
Occasionally through illness, medical treatment or health condition, the flow of lymphatic fluid can become obstructed, causing swelling of the vessels and nodes – health professionals call this lymphedema. Symptoms of lymphedema include:
- Pain and weakness
- Skin discoloration
- Tissue swelling
- Heaviness in the limbs
- Hardening or thickening of the skin
- Recurring infections
The lymphatic drainage massage therapy we offer at Bodyworks LDN targets specific areas of your body to help lymph fluid move to an area with working lymph vessels, relieving pain and supporting your body’s natural defences.
Specialist Lymphatic Drainage Massages
To guarantee that you enjoy the full benefits of this specialist treatment, the highly-trained specialists at Bodyworks LDN will use a wide range of stimulating massage techniques and motions to improve the free flow of lymph fluid through your lymphatic system. These methods will also remove toxins from your body with the aim of promoting a healthier immune system and boosting your energy levels. We recommend this type of massage as a series of treatments to be maintained over a course of 3-6 months to ensure that the full health benefits are seen.
How The Treatment Works?
Our specialists will use light massage techniques to apply pressure to certain areas of the body that have a high number of lymph nodes, such as the neck and under the arms, to move the lymph fluid through your lymphatic system. By using this two-step process of clearing, to release the fluid, and reabsorption, to move the fluid to your nodes, you could be feeling revitalised in no time at all.
At Bodyworks LDN, we also offer lymphatic drainage with Brazilian body contouring to reach deeper layers of fat cells to help remove the toxins. This massage is beneficial for post surgery clients as well as non-surgery clients.
Get Relief From Health Conditions With Lymphatic Drainage
Lymphatic drainage massage is a therapeutic, effective and proven treatment for lymphedema and can provide relief for other health conditions such as:
- Lymphedema following breast cancer
- Rheumatoid arthritis – a long term condition that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints
- Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) – occurs when leg veins don’t allow blood to flow back up to the heart
- Fibromyalgia – a long-term condition that causes pain all over the body
- Lipedema – a condition that causes excess fat cells to accumulate in the lower part of the body
- It can also be used as a preventative or remedial treatment before and after surgery such as
- Plastic surgery, liposuction or orthopaedic procedures
Benefits of Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Lymphatic drainage has plenty of profound benefits that cover many aspects of your health. Get in touch with us today to book an appointment for your lymphatic drainage treatment.
Improves
chronic health conditions
Boosts
the immune system
Relieves
bloating, puffiness and water retention
Aids
digestion and weight loss
Promotes
healing of wounds and burns
Reduces
the appearance of stretch marks and scars
Supports
healing after cosmetic surgery
How Will I Feel During & After My Treatment?
In the safe and experienced hands of our massage therapists, you will receive a high quality, professional treatment that aims to leave you feeling renewed. As well as feeling blissfully relaxed during your treatment, your limbs may feel lighter and muscle tension will be released. Following your massage, you will feel more energised and revitalised, and you may see a reduction in weight and a reduction in the appearance of cellulite. You may also find that after working any part of the body, especially the internal organs, you may experience either an increase in urination or notice that it is a different colour or odour to what it may usually be as toxins leave the body.
The lymphatic drainage massage treatment that we provide at Bodyworks LDN is a therapeutic and highly-effective way of helping your body to heal. As well as promoting your body’s natural immune defences, this type of massage is proven to reduce fatigue and pain, improve mobility and promote weight loss. Simply put, the benefits can be life changing. We provide a wide range of professional treatments and cosmetic procedures such as Brazilian Body Contouring, Fat Dissolving, Lip and Facial Fillers and BBL Augmentation. Please contact us to find out more!
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