Benefits of Manual Lymph Drainage Massage

• Removes from the body's tissues: metabolic wastes, excess water, toxins, bacteria, large protein molecules and foreign substances
• Alleviates pain by greatly reducing the pain signals sent to the brain
• Calms the sympathetic nervous system, helping to relieve stress
• Supports and enhances the action of the immune system
• Helps the body heal more quickly from injuries, surgical trauma, chronic conditions and edema
• Helps minimize scar formation

Indications

• Surgical - pre and post-surgery
• Ear, Nose and Throat - Sinusitis, Tinnitus, Meniere's disease
• Dermatological - Acne/eczema, Leg ulcers, Burns/scars, Rosacae
• Musculoskeletal - Sprains/strains, Muscle/ligament tears, Fractures/dislocations, Arthritis, Tendonitis, Neck pain/whiplash, Chronic pain
• Neurological - Tension headaches, Migraines, Neuraligia, RSD/CRPS, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Stress reduction
• Other - Fibromyalgia, Chronic fatigue, Scleroderma

Contraindications

• Active cancer
• Acute infection with fever
• CHF
• Thrombosis (blood clots)