Our Services Lymphatic Drainage

The lymphatic system is our body's waste system. It maintains fluid levels in our body tissues by removing all fluids that leak out of our blood vessels. The lymphatic system is important for the optimal functioning of our general and specific immune responses.

There are times when it may be beneficial to your health to undertake treatment which aims to encourage the lymph system to drain lymph fluid. Lymphatic drainage may be recommended to you:

• If you develop lymphoedema after cancer treatment
• By your surgeon after cosmetic or breast reduction surgery.
• It may also be beneficial if you have swelling of your face, neck, upper arm, thigh, breast, trunk or swollen legs.

We are fortunate at Back to Health to have two experienced practitioners undertaking different forms of this therapy, widening the range of people we can help.

Reflexology Lymph Drainage

At our Mold and Wrexham clinics, Georgina Bell provides Reflexology Lymph Drainage (RLD). This is a specialised reflexology technique that focuses on stimulating the lymphatic reflexes on the feet with the aim of creating an effect on the lymphatic system of the body. This unique sequence was researched by Sally Kay BSc (Hons) whilst working with cancer patients in South Wales and Georgina has trained under her.

RLD is a gentle therapy undertaken on the feet only and is considered to be a ground-breaking form of massage, as it is one which people with lymphoedema, lipoedema and cancer can safely receive and enjoy, without it causing them any discomfort or harm.

Some, people with an active diagnosis of cancer and or those receiving treatment in the form of radiotherapy /chemotherapy / those in remission, may be able to receive RLD. This can be of benefit to them in many ways (eg. offering pain relief, enhancing their immune function and helping to reduce swelling). RLD has fewer contraindications so can be used on people who couldn’t have a massage.

Further information is available at https://www.reflexologylymphdrainage.co.uk/

Manual Lymphatic Drainage

At our Chester clinic, Sally Wynne is experienced in provided Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) and has seen the benefits for many patients. She treats people with lymphoedema, swelling in the legs and arms and after surgery, for example when they have drains in place and their surgeon has recommended MLD.

MLD is a gentle therapy undertaken on the affected area of the body

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