BBCFL - Lymphatic Drainage

For those of you who are curious but have no idea what Lymph Drainage, Lymphatic Drainage Therapy, LDT, or Lymphatic Massage is, how it is done or what benefit it is you have come to the right place. The following paragraphs are informational

Lymphatic Face LIFT

Body Balancing of Central Florida

Lymphatic Drainage Therapy

Upledger Institute

Lymph Drainage Therapy (LDT) is an original hands-on method of lymphatic drainage developed by Bruno Chikly, MD, of France. Created out of his award-winning research on the lymphatic system, LDT takes traditional lymph drainage techniques and adds a level of precision consistent with recent scientific discoveries.

(English Translation: Emil Vodder originated or theorized the benefits and created a technique, Dr. Chikly has added extensive research and expanded on and advanced the technique.)

Using exacting anatomical science and distinctive manual processes, LDT enables practitioners to detect the specific rhythm, direction, depth and quality of the lymph flow anywhere in the body. From there they can use their hands to perform Manual Lymphatic Mapping (MLM) of the vessels to assess overall circulation and determine the best alternate pathways for draining body-fluid stagnations.

(English Translation: details of the specific changes.

Therapists work with flat hands, using all the fingers to simulate gentle, specific wave-like movements. These subtle manual maneuvers activate lymph and interstitial fluid circulation as well as stimulate the functioning of the immune and parasympathetic nervous systems. It is shown that when these actions are accomplished, the results can be:

(English Translation: light touch therapy, increased sensory awareness of the subtle flow, understand which way to move the lymph if necessary)

Reduction in edemas (swelling) and lymphedemas of various origins - fluid balance

Detoxification of the body - (if you knew the level of toxicity you had you would be worried)

Regeneration of tissue, including burns, wounds and wrinkles - change of fluids gets rid detrimental / pulls in beneficial

Anti-aging effects - balanced fluid levels nourish the skin and reduce potential wrinkles

Relief of numerous chronic and subacute inflammations, including sinusitis, bronchitis and otitis - drains excesses

Relief of chronic pain - balanced fluidic pressure - eases pain

Reduction in the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia - breaks the cycle of no rest/pain

Antispastic actions to relieve conditions such as muscle hypertonus and some forms of constipation - balances fluid

Deep relaxation to aid insomnia, stress, loss of vitality and loss of memory - REALLY deep relaxation

Alleviation of adiposis and cellulite tissue

Points of Interest

·        LDT uses very light pressure (5grms) safe for elderly and infants))

·        You need not work directly in the problem area to produce results

·        Deeply relaxing

·        Lymphocytes comprise 85% of cells in Lymph & 50% of immune system

·        70% of lymph system is superficial
In the Liquid/blood Indirectly stimulates the circulation of the body (i.e. dilates blood capillaries and enhances reabsorption, activates venous circulation).
1. Absorbs Excess fluid, macromolecules, electrolytes, toxins and foreign substances from the interstitial environment.
2. cleanses and removes waste and cells in acute conditions such as injury or necrosis
3. Regulates the fluid volume and pressure in tissue (including visceral)
4. Improves Detoxification function
In the immune system: The passage of lymph into the lymph nodes stimulates the immune system (the humoral as well as cellular immunity).
1. Helps transport immunocompetant cells (lymphocyte) and other substances (hormones) throughout the body. May play an important role in the localization of infection in the body.
2. Stimulates Specific (Inborn) and Nonspecific (Acquired) Immunity
In the nervous system: Decreases the sympathetic response (sympathicolytic action). Stimulates the parasympathetic tone – relaxation, Antispastic effects, antalgic (anti-pain) actions (the constant gentle stimulation of the C-Fiber mechano-receptors has a pain inhibitory effect).
1. General Relaxation
2. Decreased Spasms
3. Analgesic effect
(English Translation: Dr. Speak)

Uses of LDT

· Detoxification

o Chemical addiction - (smoking etc, environmental, man made)

o Chemo Therapy - (it has a long half life, since it is a shotgun approach it can linger in tissue throughout the body and studies show there is a higher complain of mental fatigue after treatment)

o Toxicity - the body needs to move, if it becomes static it can become stagnant - the longer a toxin is in your body the more opportunity it has to harm you - external environmental toxins - internal environmental toxins -

o Helps to clear pre surgical interstitial environment - helps clear the localized tissue prior to surgical intrusion - helps to reduce post surgical edema - increases healing time

· Fluidic balance

o Reduces edema in interstitial environment - fluid needs to move through the tissue, imbalances in fluidic pressure can promote stagnation

o Reduces inflammation post surgical (improves healing time dramatically)

o Improves liquid transmission throughout the body (you get more energy, your body feels better and it works easier)

· Improves Immune function

o AID’s,

o chronic recurring colds,

o Fibromyalgia, (helps to break the pain / insomnia cycle) - fibro flare

o Chronic Fatigue

· Tissue Regeneration

o Better the circulation, fluidic balance and transport, the more efficient the regeneration of tissue

Indications for the use of LDT

	Traumatic: torn muscles, sprain articulations, joint dislocations, knee edemas after meniscus and ligament lesions, tendonitis, tendonsynovitis, fractures (pre-, in, post cast), hematomas, ski thumb injuries. Reduction of the edema helps make for an early less painful mobilization, or prepare the clients tissue before applying the plaster.
	Post infectious (ORL, odontological, etc)
	Dentistry
	Dermatologic: chronic eczema, etc
	Esthetic
	Pediatric - safe for children for any pathology listed
	Premenstrual
	Gastroenterology
	Gynecologic
	Gerontology
	General / Metabolic
	Neurologic: neuralgia, facial paresia, multiple sclerosis, etc
	Edemas associated with rheumatism or autoimmune diseases (ie arthrosis, polyarthritic, PSH)
	Nephrologic
	Ophthalmology
	Surgical
	Lipolymphedema
	Edemas of venolymphatic origin
	Arteritic ulcers and other types, including diabetes mellitus ulcers
	Arterial hypertension (high blood pressure)
	Arteritis intermittent claudication (intermittent limping)
	Raynauds Disease

We can drain all conditions: from the first early stages of venous diseases up to varicose veins, post thrombotic leg edemas and hypodermitis, and even late chronic complications such as venous ulcers.

Surgery

	Pre surgery: prepares the tissue for the intervention, drains the tissue, clears the lymph passages before the post surgical edema
	Post Surgery
	Scars, fibrosis (cicatrisation effect, anti-pain, anti infection), and some effects against hypertrophy or keloid scars
	For any surgery removing major lymph nodes (post mastectomy, post prostatectomy, post hysterectomy, post-ovariectomy, post-nephrectomy, ORL surgery, tumor removal)
	Post-Phlebitis and post-thrombosis surgery
	Post-trauma surgery
	Limb amputation
	Prosthetic surgery
	Skin Transplant
	Burns
	Oral Surgery, face surgery, face lifting, ear lifting
	Vein stripping

Dentistry, Orthodontics

	Tooth pain
	Post extraction pain, edema, inflammation, hematomas, scars, etc
	Tooth realignment
	Root Canal, orthodontic surgery
	Gingivopathy (gum disease)
	Periodontitis (inflammation or degeneration of the teeth, adjacent bones or gums)
	Periodontal disease

Dermatology

	Acne vulgaris
	Rosacea
	Seborrhea
	Chronic and allergic eczema: (except at beginning stage)
	Perioral dermatitis
	Chloasma
	Pre and post surgical Facelift

Esthetic

	Wrinkles: Lymph drainage hydrates the skin, nurtures wrinkles, removes toxins, regenerates skin tissue, tones skin, and relaxes facial muscles
	Skin complexion
	Erythrosis (telangiectasia or couperose)
	Hematosis
	“Bags” under the eyes
	Alopecia, Hair Loss
	Adiposis, cellulite
	Breast Ptosis (sagging breasts)

Gastroenterology (esophagus, intestines) – Hepatology (liver)

	Chronic Constipation
	Chronic gastritis, gastroenteritis, stress ulcers, entercolitis, chronic colitis
	Irritable Bowel Syndrome
	Ulcerative colitis, Crohns disease
	Diverticulitis, diverticulosis
	Chronic appendicitis
	Chronic pancreatic insufficiency, chronic pancreatitis
	Malabsorbtion, celiac disease
	Hemorrhoids, praritis ani, proctitis, anal fissure
	Chronic hepatitis
	Chronic cholecystitis, cholangitis
	Food poisoning

General /Metabolic

	Stress
	Fatigue
	Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Epstein Bar Virus,
	Autonomic dystonia
	Chronic pain
	Sleeping disorders
	Snoring
	Detoxification
	Toxic chemical poisoning
	Jet lag
	Alcohol hangover
	Metabolic effects on cholesterol, uric acid (gout)

Gerontology

LDT is a very good technique to use with elderly people because of the profound effects on tissue regeneration and oxygenation, deep cleansing of the body, immune system stimulation, stress release, and health maintenance. You can apply LDT for almost every indication with elderly people because of its gentleness and harmlessness. LDT can be used at home as a family practice. Care should be observed in the first 3 or 4 treatments.

Cerebral degeneration, memory loss.

Gynecology

	Menstruation: PMS, painful or hemorrhagic menstrues, breast pain or swollen breasts (from menstrues, oestro-progestatif pill)
	Pregnancy: Stretch marks (belly, breasts): “striata gravidarium,” “cutis striata lymphostatica”. About 50 % of them can usually be alleviated. It isi a very long process and the results are better if the drainage begins in the early stages.
	Swollen legs, varicose veins
	Breast feeding: breast soreness, cracks or fissures in the puerperal period, prevention o r treatment of scarring, anti infection
	Aberrations of normal development or involution (ANDI), Fibrocystic mastopathy,
	Infertility

Infectious diseases

	Chronic amygdalitis, pharyngitis, Laryngitis, rhinitis, otitis, syringitis,
	Chronic sinusitis frontalis, maxilaris.
	Allergic nasal cattarh
	HIV, AIDS

Neurology

	Headaches
	Migraines
	Post trauma symptoms (Headache, Vertigo)
	Cerebrovascular accident (stroke), hemiplegia, chronic ischemia syndrome, apoplexia, various encephalopathies
	Concussions (commotion cerebri, commoto spinalis
	Spinal Injuries
	Cerebral spastic infantile (cerebral palsy, Little’s disease)
	Neuralgia facial, intercostal neuralgia
	Trigeminal neuralgia
	Facial Paralysis
	Parkinson’s disease, choreic disorders,
	Multiple Sclerosis
	Memory disorders
	Peripheral nerve disorders/cranial nerve disorders
	Myopathy, muscular dystrophies or atrophies
	Spinal poliomyelitis (edemas)
	Epilepsy

Ophthalmology

	Visual Acuity
	Scotomas
	Chronis dacryocystitis (Infection of the lachrymal sac
	Blepharitis (Inflammation of the eyelid margins)
	Chronic Glaucoma
	Cataracts
	Chronic edema of the eyelids
	Retinal detachment
	Macular degeration
	Retinitis pigmentosa

Orthopedics

	Trauma
	Hematoma
	Sprain
	Dislocation, subluxation
	Ligament and meniscus pathologies
	Fracture
	Post Fracture or post sprain symptoms (pain, discomfort)

Osteopathic/Chiropractic

	Neck pain
	Whiplash
	Lower back pain (lumbago, lumbalgia)
	Sciatica syndrome

Otorhinolaryngology – ORL (ear, nose and throat)

	Tinnitus
	Vertigo
	Hearing loss, otosclerosis
	Meniere’s disease
	Labyrinthitis
	Asialia-hyposialie
	Sjogren’s syndrome (dry eyes and mouth)

Pneumology, Allerology

	Chronic Bronchitis, emphysemal bronchitis
	Bronchial asthma
	Emphysema
	Post-plueritic disorders
	Silicosis: pneumoconiosis resulting from inhalation of silica (quartz) dust
	Cystic fibrosis
	Hay Fever

Rheumatology (bone articulation, musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders)

	Arthrosis (neck, shoulders, hips, knees), polyarthrosis deformans
	Rheumatoid arthritis, juvenille rheumatoid arthritis, polyarthritic
	Anklosing spondylitis, (anklopoietic spondylarthritis)
	Gout, Chondrocalcinosis, (psuedogout)
	Psoriatic arthritis (psoriasis associated w/ arthritis)
	Allergic arthropathies, endocrine arthropathies, diabetic arthropathies, etc
	Lupus erythematosus
	Scleroderma
	Fibromyalgia Syndrome
	Osteoporosis
	RSDS (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome) Sudeks Atrophy (Traumatic osteoporosis, algoneurdystrophy, or shoulder arm syndrome)
	Myositis, myofibrositis, polymyositis, and dermatomyositis
	Fibrositis syndrome (bursitis, tendonitis, tenosynovitis, tendoperiotosis, etc
	Tennis Elbow (Lateral humeral epicondylitis)
	Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
	Dupuytrens Contracture
	Spasmodic torticollis
	Nocturnal paresthetic brachialigia

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