Lymphatic Massage

Lymphatic Massage

Within us all there is a silent system working to keep us healthy—the lymph system. Without it our bodies would swell up like balloons, swamping our cells with stagnant fluid. The lymph system’s impact is so far reaching that many don’t even realize that minor aches and pains, low energy, allergies, or susceptibility to colds and flu may be due to a sluggish lymph system and a compromised immune system.

Lymphatic massage is a profound technique to help increase lymph flow. With an increase of lymph flow immune function is increased. Harmful substances are removed from the tissues and neutralized in the nodes. It has also been shown that an increase in lymph flow stimulates an increased production of lymphocytes—enhancing immune function.People with allergies also respond well to lymphatic massage, because it sends the extra fluids through the proper channels within the body, thereby decreasing sinus drainage.

Lymphatic massage is also useful when dealing with sports injuries. After the initial inflammatory stage has passed,lymphatic work can be applied after Sports or Neuromuscular massage has been completed. This will help to clear the tissue of debris, and help to reduce the minor edema that sometimes occurs after deep massage. Continued applications of lymphatic drainage during the healing process can help to enhance the tissue regeneration process by keeping the tissues as healthy as possible. Not only is lymphatic drainage useful for sports injuries, but it can also help scars and scar tissue.