Lymphatic Massage in Reading - Post Surgery - Lymphoedema
MLD helps to speed healing and reduce swelling pre and post any surgery and post any fracture, ligament tear or sprain. This helps people to recover more quickly and regain their mobility faster.
Post plastic surgery, it will also help prevent fibrosis (hardening of the tissues).
Lipoedema is a chronic condition where excess fat is accumulated on the legs. To read about this condition in more detail, please look at Lipoedema UK's website here https://www.lipoedema.co.uk/
MLD helps to remove fluid from the legs and keeps the lymphatics moving, which is particularly important in the case of lipoedema.
Lymphoedema can be caused by a sluggish or damaged lymphatic and/or venous system. This can be a problem from birth (Primary) that can manifest at any time in your life or it can be post surgery, where lymph nodes are damaged or removed. This often happens post cancer. The treatment is detailed below under MLD/DLT.
Your lymphatic system plays a crucial part in your body's exit plan, removing toxins from the body via the kidneys.
The easiest and most relaxing form of detox there is.
Many sufferers report an improvement in their condition post MLD. The gentleness of this form of massage means the immune system can be regulated without any reaction caused by excessive pressure.
The deeply relaxing nature of this massage also helps to reduce stress and calm inflammation.
Many people come to see me with gut issues ie. IBS, chrons etc. MLD can stimulate peristalsis (bowel movement) and calm inflammation too.
Lymphatic massage or MLD is a form of massage that stimulates the lymphatic system to work more efficiently, through light, rhythmical movements of the skin. It is deeply relaxing.
A deeply relaxing massage that will detox your body and balance your immune system.
The initial massage will include an online assessment, and costs £80.
Packages are available for intensive treatment over the course of 5 weeks, typically for use post plastic or orthopaedic surgery, or for lymphoedema treatment.
If you are unable to find a suitable appointment, please contact me here.
Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy is a combination of MLD (manual lymph drainage massage), skin care, exercise, and compression garments/multi-layer bandaging.
It is used for the management of lymphoedema.
A treatment protocol will be discussed at the initial visit.
During this visit, we will discuss options and decide on the best course of treatment moving forward. This will, of course, be tailored around what you are willing and able to do.
If you are unable to find a suitable appointment, please contact me here.
It's wonderful that we are all back out and about, for the most part, without masks. However, I'd like to ask you to wear a mask when coming for your massage. Massage requires us to be in close contact for a good 45 minutes and my utmost priority remains the safety and well being of my customers and that I stay fit and healthy enough to be able to help you.
Thanks for your understanding.
I look forward to welcoming you.