As a Dr Vodder Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) Therapist, Vicky practices a unique method of stimulating the movement of fluid from the tissues into the lymph vessels. The gentle rhythmic pumping massage like movements follow the direction of lymph flow and produce rapid results. It activates fluid circulation and promotes the healthy functioning of the immune system, while relaxing the nervous system.
Applications include:
Pre-surgical- preparing the tissue for surgical intervention, cleansing the tissue and clearing the pathways.
Post-surgery- reduces swelling assists in regeneration of lymphatic tissue and helps break down recent scar tissue.
Acute injury without infection, clearing inflammatory exudate and debris, e.g. whiplash, sprains, joint dislocation, sports injuries.
Chronic pain of numerous origins e.g. fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome, carpel tunnel, chronic sinusitis, hay fever, head aches, migraine, meniere's disease and tinnitus.
Allergic and immune responses- eczema, arthritis, acne vulgaris and bronchial asthma.
Manual Lymph Drainage for nasal and sinus congestion in young children.