Lymphatic Drainage
The lymphatic system is an extensive network with various roles, it keeps bodily fluid levels in balance and is part of the immune system helping the body to defend against infections. It’s complex network of lymphoid organs, lymph nodes, lymph ducts, lymph tissues, lymph capillaries forming a network of lymphatic vessels that carry lymph and other substances throughout the body.
In comparison to the cardiovascular system or respiratory system, the lymphatic system does not have a pump like the heart or lungs, yet it is extremely important to make sure that the lymphatic system is constantly draining fluid out of the body. more recent times.
The spleen, which is located in the upper left part of the abdomen under the ribcage, works as part of the lymphatic system to protect the body, clearing worn out red blood cells and other foreign bodies from the bloodstream to help fight off infection.
When the lymphatic system becomes compromised by inflammation, injury or surgery, one must support the body by assisting the drainage of the lymphatic system. Lymphatic drainage techniques are a gentle form of massage that may help lymph flow more easily, improving inflammation, promoting healing, providing relief for post surgery, trauma or physical event.
I am trained in three methods of Lymphatic Drainage:
- MLD Manual Lymphatic Drainage - Composed of four main strokes: stationary circles, scoop technique, pump technique, and rotary technique.
- SLD Simple lymphatic drainage is a form of gentle massage to help move fluid away from a congested area towards healthy lymph nodes where it can be drained more effectively. The massage must be very gentle and not cause redness on the skin. With each movement your hand should remain in contact with the skin.
- MeddiCupping Vacuum therapy: We are 70% water, which help our cells eliminate waste into the interstitial fluid, which becomes part of the lymph. When this system becomes blocked, cellular function becomes sluggish, stagnant, affecting the entire homeostasis of our body. We can clear the drainage system and create the space for lymph to flow again, we accomplish this with the use of a vacuum machine that has perfect gentle sustained suction, allowing the separation of tissue and the ability to carry stagnation via the suction of the cup. This increased blood flow that brings oxygen and nutrition to the cells and tissues, boosting all levels of metabolism. What a significant change the inflammation and bloating of the body.
One of the most amazing aspects of this technique is the “separation” that the vacuum produces in tissue layers. This enables water absorption and renewed blood flow to undernourished and dehydrated tissue and the elimination of old waste and congestion. It has become evident that separation and drainage of fused, congested soft tissue produces an increase in tissue and systemic function and is a great catalyst for change in health.
MediCupping therapy and ACE Massage Cupping bodywork are two of the most popular, more specialized types of modern cupping therapies that have emerged in the last decade. MediCupping is built on the original development of ACE Massage Cupping and has replaced the manual tools with sophisticated and user-friendly equipment. These two modalities have demonstrated immediate effects on many conditions including:
- Deep tissue and structural issues – old injuries and chronic movement patterns
- Arthritis, Tendonitis, Bursitis
- Scarring – old, new, keloid, post-surgery
- Loose skin and old deposits from weight loss
- Lymphoedema – general and post-surgery
- Fibromyalgia
- Sports – injuries and post-event conditions
- Diabetes
- Cellulite
- Vascular issues – spider veins and varicosities
- COPD
