MANUAL LYMPH DRAINAGE / MLD (DR VODDER)
This specialised bodywork therapy is a gentle, rhythmic, and structured
technique which does not involve oils.
By improving the functioning of the lymphatic system – a natural
cleaning process in the body - MLD helps to eliminate waste products and
excessive fluid, strengthen the immune system, and promote circulation. It
gives a deep feeling of relaxation, and is therefore an extremely effective
treatment for severe stress. It also helps to relieve pain, and is successfully
employed to accelerate the healing process before and after operations.
MLD is known to help:
- Reduce oedema / swellings after injuries
or pre- post operations (e.g. cosmetic / plastic surgery)
- Improvement of relaxation (e.g. the quality of sleep, stress or burn-out, and digestion)
- Alleviate fluid congestion (e.g. swollen legs during pregnancy and tired, puffy eyes)
- Improve chronic inflammatory conditions such as
sinusitis, arthritis, acne and rosacea
- Natural regeneration of the skin (e.g. pre
& post-surgical scarring, from burns)
- Pain relief
- Strengthen the immune system (e.g. post (breast) cancer care)
MLD pre
and post-surgery
A few MLD sessions prior to surgery could be beneficial to stimulate the
immune system, prepare the tissue for surgery, reduce oedema and swelling, and also
to relax. Post-surgery sessions could be as soon as 24 hours after surgery with
approval from your doctor and no contra-indications. The main benefit of applying MLD after surgery is to prevent or
alleviate oedema or swelling. Swelling can cause pain and encourage infection.
Other benefits could be reducing pain, stimulation of fluid circulation, aid
rerouting lymph flow, stimulation of immune system, getting rid of waste
products, detoxifying, and optimising skin regeneration, which will improve
wound and scar healing. Studies show that it takes between seven and ten days for the natural
functioning of the lymphatic vessels to be re-established.
Practising regular breathing exercises and movement, like walking, is a
great complement to your MLD sessions.
Manual Lymph Drainage requires a personally tailored treatment schedule
and plan. We will discuss this treatment plan during the initial consultation.
“Lymph
Drainage is a healthy, natural, painless and absolutely effective method which
gives a new basis to life, health and beauty,” Dr Emil Vodder |
