Lymphatic Drainage
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Lymphatic drainage is a treatment that aids the removal of excess fluid from the tissues. It involves very light-touch to non-oiled skin and slow, rhythmical pumping techniques that encourage the return of lymph to the circulation.
Lymph travels from the extremities towards the heart, returning to the circulation via ducts which dive down over the collar bones. Drainage always starts here, using the principle of clearance. If the exit is compromised, drainage is compromised. The pathway is unable to cope with fluid load from the site of the swelling and it falls back down under the influence of gravity. We therefore work backwards to the site of the problem, monitoring fluid movement and clearing upwards as we go. The gentle nature of this treatment can make it a relaxing therapeutic experience.
