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What can Manual Lymphatic Drainage treat

As MLD helps to maintain a healthy environment around our cells, reduces swelling (oedema) and increases our immune system health. Lymphatic drainage can be a beneficial treatment for almost any health condition that you suffer from, unless another certain health condition is present. 
​(See MLD Precautions)

The following health conditions indicate when Manual Lymphatic Drainage can be used:
  • Primary Lymphoedema (congenital/late onset)
  • Secondary Lymphoedema/oedema- post mastectomy/hysterectomy/post surgical procedures.
  • Post radiotherapy/chemotherapy treatment 
  • Post surgical oedema; pre surgery recovery; pre-post cosmetic/appearance surgery e.g liposuction; Post amputation
  • Varicose veins; Post-vein stripping/ligation/sclerotherapy
  • Lipoedema; Lipo-Lymphoedema
  • Phlebo-Lymphoedema
  • Filarial Lymphoedema
  • Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI)/venous stasis oedema - associated leg ulcers
  • Palliative care - reduction of symptoms/oedemas
Ear, nose, throat
  • Sinusitis - Frontal/Maxillary; Hay fever
  • Tinnitus
  • Meniere's Disease (hearing/balance)
  • Puffy eyes
Dermatological 
  • Acne, eczema
  • Leg ulcers/wounds
  • Burns; soften scars.
Neurological 
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS) - all stages
  • Migraines (headaches due to fluid build up); Tension Headaches
  • Post Stroke/TIA
  • Carpal Tunnel syndrome (CTS)
  • Neuralgia; SRD
  • Meniere's Syndrome
  • Stress reduction
Musculoskeletal
  • Acute Sports Injuries - Sprains or strains; Hematomas; Fractures; Dislocations
  • Trauma injuries soft tissue - muscle/ligament tears; eye injury
  • Arthritis/Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Shoulder/Hip pathologies - Adhesive Capsulitis (frozen shoulder)
  • Neck pain/Whiplash
  • Tendonitis - elbows, shoulders, wrist
  • Chronic pain/Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Other/Health Benefits
  • Sports recovery - after intense training or sporting event
  • Strengthening of the immune system 
  • Pregnancy Relief (note: first 12 weeks of pregnancy MLD not advised) 
  • Chronic fatigue
  • Fibromyalgia
  • ​Bronchitis
  • Down's Syndrome complications - bronchitis/chronic sinusitis
  • Colitis; Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Constipation 
  • Menstrual pain
  • Toxic poisoning
  • Cellulite reduction - may assist​

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  • Massage Techniques
    • Sports Massage
    • MLD/Lymphatic Massage >
      • Your Lymphatic System
      • Lymphoedema/CDT
      • What can MLD treat?
      • When MLD is not suitable
    • Neuromuscular Therapy
    • Therapeutic Massage
  • Your Massage Therapists/Reviews
  • Gift Vouchers
  • Shop Online
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