Manual Lymph drainage:

Lymph system/function -how can this help you?

Manual Lymph Drainage helps the lymphatic system, which is part of the circulatory system.  Lymphatic is a secondary pathway to the heart and parallel to the venous system.  Therefore moves fluids through the body, then returns it to the circulatory system. The lymphatic circulation has a slow rhythm, as compared with the blood circulation.  The lymph system is the body’s waste disposal. It clears away bacteria, cell debris, excess water, proteins and wastes from the connective tissue. Then returns it to the bloodstream for ultimate removal by the kidneys.  The function of the lymphatic system is to collect protein, molecules and pathogens that are too large to return to the blood.  These proteins and molecules are transported, then filtered through the lymph nodes. Acting as purification center, then rejoin the blood near the junction of the subclavian and jugular veins.  The purification of the lymphatic system is very important.

Manual Lymph Drainage is a type of  massage based on preliminary evidence, which is hypothesized to encourage the natural drainage of the lymph. Which carries waste products away from the tissues back toward the heart. The lymphatic system is what helps get infection out of the body,  also excess water retention in the body is retained.

Benefits from Manual Lymph Drainage:  Weight loss (inches from fluid retention), boosting the immune system before surgery, helps with healing after surgery (check with your physician first),  and lymph edema. Manual lymph drainage uses a specific amount of pressure (less than 9 ounces of pressure) and rhythmic movements to stimulate lymph flow.  If there is sluggishness to the lymph system manual lymph drainage can be beneficial. The flow of the lymph system moves in the same direction of the blood.  Manual lymph drainage is very relaxing, and will cause you to urinate more frequently that day.

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Myofascial Release Therapy:

Myofascial  Release Therapy (also known as Myofascial Therapy or myofascial trigger point therapy) is a type of safe, low load stretch that releases tightness and pain throughout the body caused by myofascial pain syndrome. Which describes chronic muscle pain that is worse in certain areas known as trigger points. Myofascial Release Therapy is an alternative medicine therapy that claims to treat skeletal muscle immobility and pain by relaxing contracted muscles. Also improving blood and lymphatic circulation, and stimulating the stretch reflex in muscles.

Fascia:

Fascia is a thin, tough, elastic type of connective tissue that wraps most structures within the human body, including muscle. It supports and protects these structures. Osteopathic theory proposes that this soft tissue can become restricted due to psychogenic disease, overuse, trauma, infectious agents, or inactivity.   Often resulting in pain, muscle tension, and corresponding diminished blood flow. Fascia is a very strong, very connected spider web, when one spot on it gets tugged or pulled or injured, the effects ripple throughout the body. With fascia surrounding our muscles, organs, nerves, bones, blood vessels and even our cells. Everything is held together and in place. It is impressively flexible and infinitely adaptable.

When we experience a slight amount of tissue damage—pain signals are sent to the spinal cord which then triggers the muscles around the injury to contract in order to provide support and protection for the surrounding tissues.  Over time this creates a vicious cycle of pain as more blood flow is restricted to the contracted area. More signals are sent, and more muscles tighten to protect the growing epicenter of pain.

Myofascial release techniques are designed to go in returning the fascia to its normal fluid and adaptable self. Myofascial release is often used over a broad area of muscle and tissue rather than at single points.

 

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Sports massage is geared toward athletes of every kind, from world-class professionals to weekend joggers. The particulars of the this technique are specific to the athlete’s sport of choice. And focuses on areas of the body that are overused and stressed from repetitive and often aggressive movements.  It can be used as a means to enhance pre-event preparation and reduce recovery time for maximum performance during training or after an event. Every week or two is a great addition to your normal regimen.

Sports Massage utilizes a mixture of techniques ranging from Swedish, Deep Tissue, Structural Integration, Myofacial Release, and Facilitated Stretching.

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 Deep Tissue Massage

Deep tissue massage therapy is similar to Swedish massage, but the deeper pressure is beneficial in releasing chronic muscle tension.  The focus is on the deepest layers of muscle tissue, tendons and fascia (the protective layer surrounding muscles, bones and joints).

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