Other Uses & Benefits of MLD:

Manual lymphatic drainage is a safe, effective and gentle approach to cleansing the body’s tissues. Developed in the 1930s by two physicians, it consists of precise rhythmical hand movements. MLD is helpful in draining excess fluid from the tissues, and it has a detoxifying effect as well. Scientific studies and years of clinical experience show that MLD is generally effective in treating more than sixty medical conditions.

Benefits:

• Removes metabolic waste, excess water, toxins, bacteria and foreign substances from the tissues
• Alleviates pain by reducing pain signals to the brain
• Relaxes the sympathetic nervous system, thus helping to relieve stress
• Supports and enhances the action of the immune system
• Helps the body to heal more quickly
• Minimizes scar formation

When is MLD used:

MLD is used to treat a variety of problems. Among these are:

• Dermatological:

Acne, Burns, Eczema, Leg Ulcers, Scars, Wounds

• Ear, Nose, Throat:

Allergies, Emphysema, Sinusitis, Tinnitus

• Musculoskeletal:

Chronic pain, Fractures and dislocations, Muscle or ligament tears, Neck pain/whiplash, Rheumatoid arthritis, Sprains and strains, Tendinitis

• Neurological:

Migrains, Stress reduction, Tension headaches

• Other Conditions:

Chronic fatigue syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Myofascial pain syndrome, Fibrocystic breast condition, Scleroderma, various reactions to toxins

• Surgical:

Carpal tunnel syndrome, Multiple sclerosis, Neuralgia, Parkinson’s disease, To reduce edema (swelling) before certain surgical procedures, To reduce edema that occurs after various surgeries.