Lymphatic drainage

July 25

Manual lymphatic drainage or draining massage is a gentle massage technique designed to stimulate lymphatic circulation and detoxify the body, while strengthening the immune system. The main aim of manual lymphatic drainage is to treat edema. But the benefits of draining massage on health, well-being and even the figure are manifold.

Lymphatic drainage, or how to naturally stimulate the lymphatic system, the body's cleansing factory.
Massage acts on the circulation of lymph, a translucent liquid that flows through vessels all over the body, carrying toxins, cellular waste and other undesirable elements to the lymph nodes, the true purification and filtration centers.
The Vodder method of drainage is performed with the fingers and palms of the hands all over the body, following the direction of lymphatic circulation and varying the pressure, with the aim of stimulating the lymphatic vessels and encouraging them to evacuate more lymphatic fluid.
It is also used as a therapeutic treatment with or without pressure bandages to treat various types of edema. Edema is tissue swelling due to an increase in interstitial fluid (water).
Lymphoedema treatment: lymphoedema is swelling, most often of the legs and arms. Edema can be caused by illness, but can also occur after physical trauma, such as an operation or accident.
Water retention: manual lymphatic drainage is effective in combating tissue engorgement.
Heavy legs": this type of massage relieves veno-lymphatic insufficiency.
Fibromyalgia: lymphatic drainage not only reduces pain in some patients, but also their level of fatigue and anxiety.
Cellulite: lymphatic drainage complements anti-cellulite massage by stimulating the elimination of fatty deposits.
For slimming: these massages help prevent tissue congestion by stimulating the circulation of stagnant fluids and eliminating them more easily. All edema adds volume to tissues. As soon as the edema is treated, the body becomes slimmer as the edema fades.
During pregnancy: to relieve heavy legs and prevent water retention.
Lipoedema: A disease characterized by a disproportionate accumulation of subcutaneous adipose tissue and intercellular fluid, most often localized from the waist to the ankles.
To speed up healing: lymphatic drainage accelerates tissue regeneration.
Lymphatic drainage is also beneficial in cases of rheumatism, osteoarthritis, infiltrations, circulatory disorders, after heavy drug treatments, pre- and post-operative follow-up, constipation, stress, insomnia and well-being.
General contraindications: Acute infection, tuberculosis, recent thrombosis, cardiac edema, renal failure (uncompensated), organ transplants (to be discussed with your therapist).
Relative contraindications (specific area): thrombosis (more than 6 weeks), decompensated heart failure, hyperthroidism, high blood pressure, asthmatics, menstruation, pregnancy, organ transplants, various implants, malignant tumors.
Contraindications depend, of course, on the state of health of the person receiving the massage. In case of doubt, your doctor's instructions are imperative.
Lymphatic drainage in Lausanne:
60 minutes | CHF 120.00
90 minutes | CHF 180.00
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Your supplementary insurance (ASCA / APTN) may cover all or part of your lymphatic drainage costs.
Please check with your supplementary insurance company for reimbursement conditions.