Manual
Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) in Zurich
Manual
Lymph Drainage (MLD) in Zurich
Manual
Lymph Drainage (MLD) in Zurich
Manual lymphatic drainage is an effective treatment method for addressing lymphatic issues, lymphedema, and lymphatic congestion in tissues. With targeted, specialized techniques, the flow of lymph can be promoted and enhanced.
Manual lymphatic drainage is an effective treatment method for addressing lymphatic issues, lymphedema, and lymphatic congestion in tissues. With targeted, specialized techniques, the flow of lymph can be promoted and enhanced.
What is the purpose of lymphatic drainage?
What is the purpose of lymphatic drainage?
What is the purpose of lymphatic drainage?
Benefits of manual lymphatic drainage
Lymphatic drainage is a gentle massage technique that stimulates lymph flow and offers various health benefits. Discover how this specialized treatment can support your body's well-being.
Reducing Swelling
The gentle massage technique encourages the drainage of excess fluid from tissues and visibly reduces swelling.
Reducing Swelling
The gentle massage technique encourages the drainage of excess fluid from tissues and visibly reduces swelling.
Reducing Swelling
The gentle massage technique encourages the drainage of excess fluid from tissues and visibly reduces swelling.
Accelerated Healing
After injuries or surgeries, lymphatic drainage can accelerate the healing process and reduce the need for pain medication.
Accelerated Healing
After injuries or surgeries, lymphatic drainage can accelerate the healing process and reduce the need for pain medication.
Accelerated Healing
After injuries or surgeries, lymphatic drainage can accelerate the healing process and reduce the need for pain medication.
Pain Relief
For chronic conditions, lymphatic drainage can effectively reduce stiffness and pain in affected areas of the body.
Pain Relief
For chronic conditions, lymphatic drainage can effectively reduce stiffness and pain in affected areas of the body.
Pain Relief
For chronic conditions, lymphatic drainage can effectively reduce stiffness and pain in affected areas of the body.
In a nutshell
In a nutshell
In a nutshell
What is manual lymphatic drainage?
Manual lymph drainage (MLD) is a specialized, medically recognized massage technique that specifically stimulates the lymphatic system—a crucial part of our body's defense and waste disposal mechanism. The aim of the treatment is to gently channel excess tissue fluid (lymph) that can accumulate in the tissues, thereby reducing swelling.
A large portion of the lymphatic vessels is located in the superficial layers of the skin, specifically in the subcutis (subcutaneous tissue). That’s why during manual lymph drainage, a very gentle, rhythmic pressure and circular movements are used, precisely tailored to the anatomy of the lymphatic system.
Understanding the Lymphatic System
The lymphatic system consists of a delicate network of lymph capillaries, larger lymph vessels, and lymph nodes that extend throughout the entire body. Unlike arteries, lymph vessels don’t have their own muscular walls. This means they can’t actively contract to transport lymph further. Instead, they respond to external stimuli - particularly specific movements, external pressure, and special lymphatic techniques.
Usually, there is a balance between the fluid that exits the blood capillaries into the tissues and that which is transported back via the venous and lymphatic systems. If there is a disruption in this transport, fluid accumulates in the tissues—resulting in swelling.
Is manual lymphatic drainage right for you?
Is manual lymphatic drainage right for you?
Is manual lymphatic drainage right for you?
When is MLD used?
Manual lymphatic drainage can effectively alleviate a variety of conditions
Confronting Lymphedema
especially after the removal of lymph nodes
Confronting Lymphedema
especially after the removal of lymph nodes
Confronting Lymphedema
especially after the removal of lymph nodes
After surgeries
(e.g., knee or chest surgeries) to accelerate healing
After surgeries
(e.g., knee or chest surgeries) to accelerate healing
After surgeries
(e.g., knee or chest surgeries) to accelerate healing
After sports injuries
like sprains and bruises
After sports injuries
like sprains and bruises
After sports injuries
like sprains and bruises
With Lipedema
for pain relief and volume reduction
With Lipedema
for pain relief and volume reduction
With Lipedema
for pain relief and volume reduction
For chronic venous insufficiency
and heavy, swollen legs
For chronic venous insufficiency
and heavy, swollen legs
For chronic venous insufficiency
and heavy, swollen legs
During pregnancy
for fluid retention and heavy legs
During pregnancy
for fluid retention and heavy legs
During pregnancy
for fluid retention and heavy legs
Pregnancy
Tip
Combine manual lymphatic drainage with moderate walking and plenty of fluids to achieve the best effect.
Pregnancy
Tip
Combine manual lymphatic drainage with moderate walking and plenty of fluids to achieve the best effect.
Pregnancy
Tip
Combine manual lymphatic drainage with moderate walking and plenty of fluids to achieve the best effect.
How does Manual Lymphatic Drainage work?
The treatment offers numerous benefits for your body:
The treatment offers numerous benefits for your body:
The treatment offers numerous benefits for your body:
It stimulates lymph flow and activates the body's drainage system
It helps the body efficiently transport away accumulated fluid
It alleviates swelling, pain, and uncomfortable tightness
It can speed up recovery after surgeries or injuries
It supports the removal of hematomas
It provides not only physical but also mental relaxation
After the therapy, increased urination is possible – a positive sign that your body is eliminating excess fluid.
What can you do yourself for your lymphatic system?
Even beyond therapeutic treatments, you can actively support your lymphatic system. Unlike blood, lymph doesn’t have its own pump like the heart, and therefore depends on external stimuli and movement.
Regular Exercise
Movement is the most important "engine" for lymph flow. Walking, swimming, cycling, or gentle gymnastics are especially beneficial.
Regular Exercise
Movement is the most important "engine" for lymph flow. Walking, swimming, cycling, or gentle gymnastics are especially beneficial.
Regular Exercise
Movement is the most important "engine" for lymph flow. Walking, swimming, cycling, or gentle gymnastics are especially beneficial.
Breathing exercises
Deep, conscious breathing creates pressure changes in the chest cavity that promote lymphatic flow. Just a few minutes of slow, deep belly breathing each day can make a difference.
Breathing exercises
Deep, conscious breathing creates pressure changes in the chest cavity that promote lymphatic flow. Just a few minutes of slow, deep belly breathing each day can make a difference.
Breathing exercises
Deep, conscious breathing creates pressure changes in the chest cavity that promote lymphatic flow. Just a few minutes of slow, deep belly breathing each day can make a difference.
Empowerment
Wearing medical compression stockings (as prescribed by a doctor) supports the return flow of lymph.
Empowerment
Wearing medical compression stockings (as prescribed by a doctor) supports the return flow of lymph.
Empowerment
Wearing medical compression stockings (as prescribed by a doctor) supports the return flow of lymph.
Elevate
Regularly elevate the affected body parts above heart level to use gravity for relief.
Elevate
Regularly elevate the affected body parts above heart level to use gravity for relief.
Elevate
Regularly elevate the affected body parts above heart level to use gravity for relief.
Skincare
Good skincare protects against infections that could put additional strain on lymphatic drainage.
Skincare
Good skincare protects against infections that could put additional strain on lymphatic drainage.
Skincare
Good skincare protects against infections that could put additional strain on lymphatic drainage.
Manual lymphatic drainage during pregnancy
Many expectant mothers are familiar with the issue: by the end of the day, their legs feel heavy, and their ankles noticeably swell. During pregnancy, the growing baby compresses the blood and lymph vessels in the pelvic area, which slows down the drainage of tissue fluid.
Many expectant mothers are familiar with the issue: by the end of the day, their legs feel heavy, and their ankles noticeably swell. During pregnancy, the growing baby compresses the blood and lymph vessels in the pelvic area, which slows down the drainage of tissue fluid.
Many expectant mothers are familiar with the issue: by the end of the day, their legs feel heavy, and their ankles noticeably swell. During pregnancy, the growing baby compresses the blood and lymph vessels in the pelvic area, which slows down the drainage of tissue fluid.
Manual lymph drainage can gently assist here:
Manual lymph drainage can gently assist here:
Manual lymph drainage can gently assist here:
activates lymph flow and reduces water retention
relieves the cardiovascular system by reducing fluid stagnation in tissues
provides noticeably lighter legs and more freedom of movement
activates lymph flow and reduces water retention
relieves the cardiovascular system by reducing fluid stagnation in tissues
provides noticeably lighter legs and more freedom of movement
activates lymph flow and reduces water retention
relieves the cardiovascular system by reducing fluid stagnation in tissues
provides noticeably lighter legs and more freedom of movement
Pregnancy
Tip
Combine manual lymphatic drainage with moderate walking and plenty of fluids to achieve the best effect.
Pregnancy
Tip
Combine manual lymphatic drainage with moderate walking and plenty of fluids to achieve the best effect.
Pregnancy
Tip
Combine manual lymphatic drainage with moderate walking and plenty of fluids to achieve the best effect.
How a Lymphatic Drainage Treatment Works
How a Lymphatic Drainage Treatment Works
How a Lymphatic Drainage Treatment Works
What can you expect from a session?
The therapy takes about 30-45 minutes. Afterwards, you might feel tired and need to urinate more frequently. Compression stockings support and enhance the treatment result.
The therapy takes about 30-45 minutes. Afterwards, you might feel tired and need to urinate more frequently. Compression stockings support and enhance the treatment result.
We use lymphatic drainage for various conditions: to reduce swelling after injuries or surgeries, for lymphedemas, and in scar treatment. This gentle therapy promotes the removal of fluid from tissues, supports the immune system, and can provide relief for chronic issues. Additionally, it has a relaxing effect on both body and mind.
We use lymphatic drainage for various conditions: to reduce swelling after injuries or surgeries, for lymphedemas, and in scar treatment. This gentle therapy promotes the removal of fluid from tissues, supports the immune system, and can provide relief for chronic issues. Additionally, it has a relaxing effect on both body and mind.
We use lymphatic drainage for various conditions: to reduce swelling after injuries or surgeries, for lymphedemas, and in scar treatment. This gentle therapy promotes the removal of fluid from tissues, supports the immune system, and can provide relief for chronic issues. Additionally, it has a relaxing effect on both body and mind.
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Book your appointment online
Here, you can effortlessly and conveniently book your appointment with us online at any time. For emergency appointments on the same day, please call us directly: 044 545 03 03
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Book online with ease
Book your appointment online
Here, you can effortlessly and conveniently book your appointment with us online at any time. For emergency appointments on the same day, please call us directly: 044 545 03 03
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Book online with ease
Book your appointment online
Here, you can effortlessly and conveniently book your appointment with us online at any time. For emergency appointments on the same day, please call us directly: 044 545 03 03
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Manual Lymph Drainage
Our expert Manual Lymphatic Drainage Team at BodyLab
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Manual Lymph Drainage
Our expert Manual Lymphatic Drainage Team at BodyLab
Choose from our team of specialists
Jaw therapy
Our expert Manual Lymphatic Drainage Team at BodyLab
Choose from our team of specialists
Services / additional offers
Alongside our core competencies, we offer additional specialized therapies at our practice in Zurich Altstetten. Our diverse range also includes personalized consultations, preventive measures, and complementary treatment methods for your journey towards holistic health.
Massage
Our experienced therapists combine various techniques to relieve pain and promote your recovery. Treat yourself to this rejuvenating experience for your body and mind.
Medical Training Therapeutic Exercise (MTT)
We help you strengthen your muscles, improve flexibility, and prevent relapses, all for lasting pain relief and a better quality of life.
Osteopathy
Through gentle manual techniques, we restore your body's balance and enhance its natural self-healing abilities.
Physiotherapy
We specifically address the root causes of your discomfort and develop personalized therapy plans for your sustainable recovery. Our experienced therapists guide you on your path back to a pain-free life.
Dry needling
Dry needling is an effective therapy that specifically targets and releases muscle tensions and trigger points. In our practice, we help you reduce pain sustainably and improve your mobility with precisely placed needles.
Jaw therapy
We address jaw joint issues with specialized therapists. After a personalized diagnosis, we combine manual techniques with active exercise therapy.
Services / additional offers
Alongside our core competencies, we offer additional specialized therapies at our practice in Zurich Altstetten. Our diverse range also includes personalized consultations, preventive measures, and complementary treatment methods for your journey towards holistic health.
Massage
Our experienced therapists combine various techniques to relieve pain and promote your recovery. Treat yourself to this rejuvenating experience for your body and mind.
Medical Training Therapeutic Exercise (MTT)
We help you strengthen your muscles, improve flexibility, and prevent relapses, all for lasting pain relief and a better quality of life.
Osteopathy
Through gentle manual techniques, we restore your body's balance and enhance its natural self-healing abilities.
Physiotherapy
We specifically address the root causes of your discomfort and develop personalized therapy plans for your sustainable recovery. Our experienced therapists guide you on your path back to a pain-free life.
Dry needling
Dry needling is an effective therapy that specifically targets and releases muscle tensions and trigger points. In our practice, we help you reduce pain sustainably and improve your mobility with precisely placed needles.
Jaw therapy
We address jaw joint issues with specialized therapists. After a personalized diagnosis, we combine manual techniques with active exercise therapy.
Services / additional offers
Alongside our core competencies, we offer additional specialized therapies at our practice in Zurich Altstetten. Our diverse range also includes personalized consultations, preventive measures, and complementary treatment methods for your journey towards holistic health.
Massage
Our experienced therapists combine various techniques to relieve pain and promote your recovery. Treat yourself to this rejuvenating experience for your body and mind.
Medical Training Therapeutic Exercise (MTT)
We help you strengthen your muscles, improve flexibility, and prevent relapses, all for lasting pain relief and a better quality of life.
Osteopathy
Through gentle manual techniques, we restore your body's balance and enhance its natural self-healing abilities.
Physiotherapy
We specifically address the root causes of your discomfort and develop personalized therapy plans for your sustainable recovery. Our experienced therapists guide you on your path back to a pain-free life.
Dry needling
Dry needling is an effective therapy that specifically targets and releases muscle tensions and trigger points. In our practice, we help you reduce pain sustainably and improve your mobility with precisely placed needles.
Jaw therapy
We address jaw joint issues with specialized therapists. After a personalized diagnosis, we combine manual techniques with active exercise therapy.