Manual lymphatic drainage Croydon

Manual lymphatic drainage is a type of pressure massage which encourages the natural flow of lymph and tissue fluid in the body. For this reason it is recommended in cases of swelling and lymph blockage.

How Manual lymphatic drainage in Croydon works?

Manual lymphatic drainage in Croydon is a specific way of applying pressure to skin which brings significant benefits. Lymphatic fluid collecting in the intercellular spaces is pushed towards lymph nodes. This particular massage does not involve pressure on lymph nodes themselves, but rather on the area surrounding them. The therapist makes rolling and pushing movements along lymphatic vessels.

Indications for manual lymphatic drainage include:

• venuous insufficiency
• carpal tunnel syndrome
• Raynaud disease
• peripheral arterial disease
• neuropathy
• neuralgia
• drug-induced lymphadenopathy
• chronic oedema
• osteoarthritis
• gout
• obesity
• trophic skin disorders

Contraindications for lymphatic drainage include:

• acute pulmonary oedema
• acute soft tissue injury
• acute vascular thrombosis
• cardiovascular disease
• implanted pacemaker
• epilepsy
• fever
• glaucoma
• kidney failure
• liver failure
• infectious diseases
• deep vein thrombosis
• lymphangitis
• pregnancy
• cancer
• menstruation