Lymphatic drainage massage benefits

Lymphatic drainage massage, also known as manual lymphatic drainage, relieves swelling that happens when medical treatment or illness blocks your lymphatic system. Lymphatic drainage massage involves gently manipulating specific areas of your body to help lymph move to an area with working lymph vessels

Lymphatic drainage massage can improve circulation throughout the body’s lymphatic system, and can also help to reduce swelling. This type of therapy can form part of a treatment programme known in the medical profession as decongestive lymphatic therapy (DLT).

Lymphatic drainage massage can be beneficial for people experiencing all kinds of symptoms, and has been used to ease the effects of conditions ranging from eczema to fibromyalgia. If you ever suffer from stress, fatigue, insomnia, swelling, digestive issues, migraines or arthritis, lymphatic drainage massage could help to ease your symptoms while encouraging the lymphatic system to work more effectively. 

This is a gentle, non-invasive treatment which can help to treat the pain, stiffness and inflammation that can occur all over the body. 

The NHS recommends decongestive lymphatic therapy for lymphoedema, and a full treatment programme may combine skin care, exercise and the use of compression bandages with lymphatic drainage massage to manage each specific condition.