We are excited to offer lymphatic massage in addition to our prenatal and postpartum massage services at Carolina Birth and Wellness!
Lymphatic massage, or MLD (manual lymphatic drainage) is a gentle technique involving rhythmically stretching and compressing the skin over specific structures and pathways to support drainage of fluid in the body. It is a light yet effective modality that feels great and has a huge amount of potential health benefits.
Typically, the lymphatic system will move lymph through the body and back to the heart to filter back into the body. However, when something distributes this system, lymphoma, or swelling, can occur. MLD helps reducing that swelling, move lymph more effectively, and provide overall support for the lymphatic system and body as a whole.
MLD is becoming more and more popular these days as many people discover via social media just how vitally connected the lymphatic system is to all the other body systems, especially the immune, circulatory and nervous systems. While massage should never take the place of seeking medical advice or treatment should a potential health issue arise during pregnancy or the postpartum period, MLD may help with the following:
Increase relaxation
Reduce fatigue
Promote quality sleep
Reduce pain
Support immune function
Reduce prenatal or postpartum swelling
Promote cesarean scar healing and reduce "shelf"
Reduce breast engorgement
Prevent and treat headaches and migraines
Promote healthy digestion and elimination
Improve skin health
Removal of waste products from the body
This massage is offer exclusively by Lauren either at our South Durham office or your home (if you in our travel range). Lauren is a CLT (Certified Lymphedema Therapist) which means she has advanced training in lymphatics. She has treated patients with swelling and lymphatic insufficiency in a physical therapy setting for over 2 years.
