This image shows a person receiving a Manual Lymphatic Drainage treatment following their ACL surgery. The knee is bandaged and the practitioner is working on the clients thigh.

What is Manual Lymphatic Drainage?

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is specialised style of massage used to manually direct lymphatic fluid from an area of congestion and encourage better movement in the lymphatic system. A slow rhythmic movement of hands over the tissue helps to reduce a build up of fluid/swelling build up.

Who can benefit from Manual Lymphatic Drainage?

MLD can be used on a number of different areas and conditions, including but not limited to:

* Lymphoedema
* Lipeodema
* Oedema/Swelling (including pregnancy related swelling)
* Swelling due to sporting injuries
* Pre & Post surgery swelling
* Scar management
* Systemic conditions including but not limited to Rheumatoid arthritis or polyartritis
* CNS & Neurological disorders including but not limited to M.S, trigeminal neuralgia, stroke & migraines
* Supplementary help for CFS, mononucleosis, chronic bronchitis and chronic   asthma