Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Manual lymphatic drainage is a gentle massage to encourage the natural drainage of the lymph from the body tissue. (Lymph is the fluid that circulates in the tissue space/interstitial throughout the lymphatic system.) The technique is light with gentle pressure mobilising fluid toward the lymphatic sites, with varying degrees of pressure in the actual sites (chest, neck, pelvis, axilla (armpit), inguinal (groin) region) and in association with the blood vessels of the intestines.

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The lymphatic system has multiple interrelated functions:

•  It is responsible for the removal of interstitial fluid from tissues in the body
•  It absorbs and transports fatty acids and fats as chyle from the digestive system
•  It transports white blood cells to and from the lymph nodes into the bones
•  The lymph transports antigen-presenting cells (APCs), such as dendritic cells, to the lymph nodes where an immune response is stimulated.

The thymus gland and spleen are important in the function of the lymphatics –

The thymus gland acts to regulate the immune system by immune cell production and producing hormones that promote growth and maturation. Thymic hormones influence structures of the endocrine system, including the pituitary gland and adrenal glands, to assist in growth and sexual development. The thymus and its hormones also influence other organs and organ systems including the kidneys, spleen, reproductive system, and central nervous system.

The Spleen organ plays multiple supporting roles in the body. It acts as a filter for blood as part of the immune system. Old red blood cells are recycled in the spleen, and platelets and white blood cells are stored there. The spleen also helps fight certain kinds of bacteria that cause pneumonia and meningitis.

What are the benefits of Manual Lymphatic Drainage?

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Lymphatic drainage is beneficial for most people, with a lymph condition or not, as it helps to stimulate your immune system and circulatory system, giving you an overall immunity boost. Overcoming or recovering from a stressful event, whether physical or emotional, will provide both a relaxing and therapeutic benefit.

• To reduce inflammation and swelling and to aid recovery
• Particular techniques encourage the flow of lymph movement, to move and drain congestion at lymphatic sites and to stimulate circulation, such as a health condition or as a response to post-surgery when recovery is slow

• Lymphatic Massage is gentle and relaxes the nervous system and aids the immune system. It is particularly beneficial for those recovering from respiratory infections, chronic fatigue, and also for the physically inactive; or recuperation from long illness or surgery; and ongoing rehabilation such as cancer treatment plans

• It is effective as part of a detox health plan which may include dietary changes and supporting stop smoking/alcohol treatments

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What is the Function of the Lymphatics?

The lymphatic system is part of the circulatory system, comprising a network of thin tubes (lymph vessels) that are found throughout the body, and in a number of organs, such as the spleen, liver, thymus gland and bone marrow. The lymph vessels transport a clear fluid called lymph, directionally toward the heart. The vessels carry lymph to the various lymph nodes for ‘processing’.

What are T- and B-cells?

The lymph nodes are major sites of T- and B- cells and other immunity cells. T- and B- cells are highly specialised defender cells and are tailored to different germs. When your body is infected with a particular germ, only the T-and B-cells that recognise it will respond. These selected cells then quickly multiply, creating an army of identical cells to fight the infection. Special types of T- and B- cells ‘remember’ the invader, making you immune to a second attack.

Lymph Nodes

Lymph nodes act as filters or traps for foreign particles and are important in the proper functioning of the immune system. They are packed tightly with the white blood cells called lymphocytes and macrophages.

Lymph nodes also have clinical significance. They become inflamed or enlarged in various infections and diseases which may range from trivial, such as a throat infection, to life-threatening such as cancers. In the latter, the condition of lymph nodes is so significant that it is used for cancer staging, which decides the treatment to be employed, and for determining the prognosis. When swollen, inflamed or enlarged, lymph nodes can be hard, firm or tender.

Lymph nodes are not involved in the body’s system for dealing with toxicity which the liver and kidneys deal with. The lymphatic system is structured to address biological infections, as well as biological breakdowns or errors within the body, as in the response to cancer.

Movement makes the lymphatic system work

The lymphatic system depends on peristalsis (propulsion of the lymph due to alternate contraction and relaxation of smooth muscle, as in normal digestive function and internal movement ), and the movement of skeletal muscles (as in natural movement of the body) to propel lymph back to the cardiovascular system.

The circulatory system processes an average of 20 litres of blood per day through capillary filtration which removes plasma while leaving the blood cells. Roughly 17 litres of the filtered plasma actually get reabsorbed directly into the blood vessels, while the remaining 3 litres are left behind in the interstitial fluid.

The primary function of the lymph system is to provide an accessory route for these excess 3 litres per day to get returned to the blood. Lymph is essentially recycled blood plasma but is protein poor.

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More about problem conditions that require Lymphatic Drainage

Lymphoedema – also know as lymphatic obstruction, is a condition of localised fluid retention and tissue swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic system. There is  both primary (which may be inherited) and secondary lymphoedema, (which occurs due to injury to the lymphatic vessels and nodes). An example of how secondary lymphoedema can develop is when a cancer patient that in the course of their treatment from surgery, has lymph nodes removed or destroyed from radiation therapy, and consequently are most at risk in developing lymphoedema.

Treatment for lymphoedema – may vary acording to the severity of the oedema and associated symptoms. Most people with lymphoedema manage their condition themselves, with a regime of self-care interspersed with other treatment and medical advice when appropriate. The most common treatments are a combination of manual lymphatic drainage, compression garments and bandaging.  Although more ideal together, any of the treatments can be done individually.

Oedema – is a build up of fluid when the lymphatic system struggles (but is not damaged) to remove the excess fluid. Causes include the body’s reaction to hot weather, a high salt intake, stress and the hormones associated with the menstrual cycle or pregnancy. Symptoms include swelling of body parts such as feet, hands and ankles, a feeling of stiffness or aching and weight fluctuations.

Treatment for oedema  – though much less serious and mostly a short-term condition, is generally treated in the same way as lymphoedema. Pregnancy oedema is often relieved by elevation of the feet and rest. Wheras severe oedema accompanied by other symptoms; such as protein in the urine,  sudden onset of headaches, blurred vision, epigastric pain, can be symptomatic of pre-eclampsia (a type of pregnancy-induced hypertension).

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