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​