How does manual lymphatic drainage work?
MLD encourages the collection of a body fluid known as lymph. Lymph is present in the tissue throughout the body and its function is to carry nutrients to the cells and collect any waste, cell debris, bacteria and foreign material present in the tissue spaces. The massage allows the lymph to flow more freely around the body, renewing and strengthening cells and tissues while allowing it to be cleansed as it passes through the lymph nodes. Any excess fluid eventually to leaves the body via the kidneys. The medical benefits of Manual lymph drainage are highly regarded in Europe and USA. In the U.K. it is now becoming an accepted part of Complex Decongestive Therapy (CDT) used within the NHS and other medical institutions for problems of lymphoedema. CDT/MLD treatments for Lymphoedema CDT, or Combined Decongestive Therapy, is a range of treatments used specifically for sufferers of lymphoedema. Where required these treatments include MLD, compression bandaging of the limb, exercise and fi
