Lymphatic Massage | Manual Lymphatic Drainage | Delayed Onset Muscles Soreness
What is Lymphatic Massage (Manual Lymphatic Drainage, MLD)
MLD it is a type of massage that focuses on the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system sits just under the skin. Therefore the massage is light and uses powder on the skin not oil. The use of powder helps stretch the skin and this assists in the movement of lymph.
Lymph is not connected to a dedicated pump, like the heart and circulatory system and its movement and elimination is normally created by muscle contraction, intestinal movements, respiration and body pressure.
In the event that the lymphatic system is compromised or sluggish the lymph can also be moved effectively by light rhythmic directive massage.
What can MLD help with:
Lymphoedema, swelling in limbs, oedema, detoxification of the skin and body, reduce swelling of joints, help reduce fluid in the ears, eyes, face, sinuses and reduction of swelling from surgery (like: liposuction, rhino plaster, eye lift, extensive dental work like root canal, wisdom tooth execration, bunions)
Delayed Onset Muscles Soreness (DOMS)
Kara is also able to help with DOMS (delayed onset muscles soreness from training and events). Using her knowledge in sports massage and manual lymphatic drainage she can use a combination of remedial/sports massage FIRST and then an express MLD on the main nodes. Kara is able to reduce DOMS and help the body recover faster from sporting events.