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Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Manual Lymph Drainage is a very precise, light-to-touch therapy recognized by both the international spa and medical communities. Dr. Vodder’s Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is the perfect spa rejuvenation therapy. The effects of Manual Lymph Drainage are numerous. It affects the nervous system, smooth muscles, fluid movement in the connective tissue and may have an effect on the immune system (though this has not yet been proven). Through the pumping and stretching effect on the lymph vessels, the Dr. Vodder method of Manual Lymph Drainage stimulates the contraction of lymph vessels, helping to move the lymph forward and drain the connective tissue. It encourages the elimination of metabolic waste while accelerating the flow of fresh oxygen and nutrients.

Primary Benefits:

• Relaxation
• Improves lymph circulation
• Has an analgesic effect
• Anti-Inflammatory
• Restorative
• Decongestive

Conditions Most Commonly Treated:

• Pain
• Swelling

If you are considering a Manual Lymph Drainage and are interested in learning more about, please schedule an appointment or consultation by calling us at Groton Wellness: Dental Spa • Medical Center at 978-449-9919 or contact us.

Commonly Asked Questions about Manual Lymph Drainage:

What is Manual Lymph Drainage?

Manual Lymph Drainage is a very precise, light-to-touch therapy recognized by both the international spa and medical communities. Dr. Vodder’s Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is the perfect spa rejuvenation therapy. The effects of Manual Lymph Drainage are numerous. It affects the nervous system, smooth muscles, fluid movement in the connective tissue and may have an effect on the immune system (though this has not yet been proven). Through the pumping and stretching effect on the lymph vessels, the Dr. Vodder method of Manual Lymph Drainage stimulates the contraction of lymph vessels, helping to move the lymph forward and drain the connective tissue. It encourages the elimination of metabolic waste while accelerating the flow of fresh oxygen and nutrients.

Is it safe?

There are a few contraindications to MLD. Dr. Vodder often referred MLD as the ‘great normalizer’ because of its ability to re-establish homeostasis.

Contraindications:

• Acute Fever or Inflammation
• Infection
• Congestive Heart Failure
• Active Cancer
• Thrombosis (blood clot)
• Hyperthyroidism

What is the Lymph Vessel System?

The lymph vessel system carries excess water, proteins and wastes from the connective tissue back to the blood stream. During the transportation process the lymph is cleaned, filtered and concentrated. Many immune reactions occur in the lymph nodes. If the pathways become congested, blocked, damaged or severed, then fluids can build up in the connective tissue leading to edema. Eventually cell pathology may begin. If there is damage in the connective tissue (e.g. burns, chronic inflammation, ulceration, hematoma), then the lymph vessel system must transport the damaged cells, inflammatory products and toxins away from the area. The quicker this can happen, the faster recovery will be.

How do I get started?

Call Groton Wellness: Dental Spa • Medical Center to schedule your appointment or consultation: 978-449-9919 or contact us.