Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Lymphatic Drainage in Barcelona
The perfect tool to fight against fluid retention
Lymphatic drainage massage is the perfect gentle technique to fight against fluid retention in your body as it stimulates the movement of the lymph fluids out of the tissues and back into the lymphatic vessels and improves circulation.
The lymphatic system helps to remove waste, bacteria, viruses and toxins by circulating protein rich lymph fluid through the body into the lymph nodes and vessels. These act like a filter and flush them out of our body. It is an essential function to keep us healthy .
These fluids can build up in the tissues due to specific issues such as infections, cancer treatments when the lymph nodes have been removed, diseases like fibromyalgia, if the lymphatic system has been damaged, and the condition lymphedema where there is fluid retention often in the arms and legs.
It is the perfect type of massage to help with fat absorption, eliminate toxins and waste, and to better help the absorption of soluble vitamins that enter our digestive system and from there enter the blood.
You can trust our trained practitioners to guide you through this massage with care and thought using drainage techniques and methods developed for specific parts of the body.
Personal Care
Who shouldn’t have Lymphatic Drainage
We really do care about your well being and know that people with certain issues shouldn’t have lymphatic drainage massage without first discussing with their doctor whether it is a safe treatment for their body.
This includes people who suffer from blood clots or clotting diseases, circulation issues such as high blood pressure or diabetes, kidney problems, congestive heart failure or infections.
If you would like to have a lymphatic drainage massage and are unsure about whether your current condition would put you at risk do not hesitate to contact us for a chat.
Common health issues that benefit from having lymphatic drainage massages
By stimulating the lymphatic system with a smooth skin deep low pressure brushing movements the practitioner will move the lymphatic fluid through the body.
Detox of the lymphatic system is shown to not only reduce swelling but also stiffness, increase immunity and improve general health and wellbeing.
You might want to try this treatment if you have any of these issues or conditions:
- Migraines
- Issues with weight loss
- Stress and fatigue
- Sleeping problems and insomnia
- Have regular colds or flu
- Skin disorders
- Cellulite
- Pregnancy
Lymphatic Drainage massage Pre and Post Surgery
Mild stimulation and controlled movement during the process of lymphatic drainage massage activates the lymph vessels and the lymphatic system that circulates along with our veins and arteries, and encourages the immune system’s response to fight bacteria, viruses, and other substances.
By cleansing and optimising the body’s cellular environment it promotes healing and helps to reduce possible post surgery complications such as infection, scaring, excess swelling and bruising as well as aid recovery, reduce scar tissue and promote rapid healing.
The massage is also relaxing so it helps to calm the nervous system before and after surgery.
Several consecutive sessions leading up to your surgery will help to benefit your recovery.
Additional treatments are possible within days post surgery once the person is feeling up to it.
The massage is very gentle and should not cause pain.
Different surgeries that can benefit from having lymphatic drainage massage include:
- Cancer treatment surgeries
- Mastectomy
- Lymphadenectomy – when lymph nodes have been removed
- Reconstructive including breast and liposuction
- Caesarean sections
- Gynecological
- Abdominal
- Joint replacement surgery
What is Lymphedema?
Lymphedema is the swelling of the legs and arms due to a buildup of fluid. Your lymphatic system is part of your immune system and when there is blockages in this system due to disease, surgery or damage it stops the fluid from draining and this causes the swelling.
Symptoms of Lymphedema in your limb might include:
- Thickening of your skin
- Swelling including in the fingers and toes
- Aching
- Discomfort
- Heaviness
- Tightness
- Difficulty to move the limb
- Recurring infections
The range of symptoms can vary from mild to very severe and there is not any cure.
Cancer care and Lymphadema
It is important to note that Lymphadema after having cancer treatment sometimes does not occur until months or years after the treatment so regular manual lymphatic drainage massage is a recommended component of a treatment plan.
Lymphatic Drainage Technique
Our practitioner Javier González Bailón is trained in the Vodder Method
The Vodder Method is a manual technique that consists of mild and gentle pressures, slow and at a constant rate, which can be exerted throughout the body to purify and eliminate waste and fluid retention. It promotes poor circulation, heaviness or edema, as in cases of circulation disorders, post-surgery, or for heavy and swollen legs during pregnancy.
Being such a gentle technique, it is especially indicated to reduce painful cellulite and inflammation. It produces a relaxation effect, similar to a relaxing massage but with a much lower pressure. Therefore it is highly recommended in situations of stress or for hypersensitive skin, or with low pain tolerance, post surgical scars, or to recover tone and volume after delivery or caesarean section.
The Studio Australia Barcelona Team
An international team of Pilates & Healing professionals
Our specialist team is made up of experienced international professional practitioners whom have gained their knowledge and expertise through years of training and dedication to caring for their clients.
Your path to wellbeing
Contact us for your initial appointment
At Studio Australia Barcelona our focus is on every detail for your health and wellbeing.
Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, we are currently unable to consult as usual but we are able to care for you by appointment or online!
Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information. We look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your understanding.
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