Ann Arbor Massage and Spa
5157 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 517-403-8880
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Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Ann Arbor's Lymphatic Drainage Massage Therapists

Lympathic Treatment Massage Ann Arbor

Lymphatic Drainage Therapy is a gentle massage technique that aims to improve the circulation of lymphatic fluid, helping to reduce swelling and promote healing. This therapy is often used to treat conditions such as lymphedema, post-surgical swelling, and sports injuries.

Lympathic Treatment Massage
MLD Massage

Why get MLD Massage?

One of the most recognized applications of a manual lymphatic drainage massage (MLD massage) is to treat lymphedema — a chronic swelling caused by lymphatic blockage. Individuals who have undergone cancer treatments or surgeries involving lymph node removal often experience post-surgical swelling. Some sports injuries also benefit from lympathic drainage massage. By gently mobilizing excess lymph fluid, this massage helps reduce swelling, alleviate discomfort, and restore mobility.

If you are experiencing chronic swelling or fluid retention, you may find relief through regular lymph drainage sessions.

Lympathic Drainage Facial for Allergy Relief

Do you suffer from allergy symptoms like congestion, swelling, and fatigue? Consider Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage. This gentle technique offers a promising, non-pharmacological approach. Manual lymph drainage helps to alleviate sinus pressure and puffiness commonly associated with allergic reactions by reducing the buildup of excess fluid and enhancing detoxification. Lymphatic drainage massage may also help shorten the duration or severity of allergy flare-ups. By supporting the body’s natural defense mechanisms, lymphatic drainage massage can improve comfort and provide relief from the sense of pressure during allergy season and beyond.

Note: Lymphatic drainage massage can be a valuable complementary therapy for allergy management, but it should not replace medical treatment.

What will a lymphatic drainage massage do?

The lymphatic system is an important component of the human body. Its primary function is to transport lymph — a fluid rich in white blood cells — throughout the body. This network acts as a filtration system. The lymphatic system depends on muscle contractions and body movement to move lymph fluid which makes it susceptible to blockage.

Lymph Drainage Session

A typical lymphatic drainage massage session begins with a consultation, allowing our therapists to assess areas of concern and your discuss health goals. The therapist will tailor their approach to your individual needs, ensuring a safe and effective experience.

For a general MLD session, once you are comfortably positioned on a massage table, the therapist will use gentle, rhythmic movements, starting at the neck and gradually working outward to the limbs and affected regions. The soft pressure, circular motions, and specific sequences will guide the lymph in the proper direction creating an even flow in your body. Therapists target areas where fluid tends to accumulate. Our therapists only use gentle, smooth pressure.

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