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Las Colinas Therapeutic Massage
Expert massage therapists providing excellence in therapeutic massage
Co-Located with I.C. Wellness at 850 W. Hwy 114, in Las Colinas, TX - Off of MacArthrur & Hwy 114 by Sonic and LA Fitness
972-714-0800
What is The Lymphatic System?
The lymphatic system is a very important part of the immune system of the body.
Lymph vessels in the body form a network across the whole body. These vessels collect excess inter-cellular fluid from the body, and return it to the circulatory system. At regular intervals around the body, these vessels lead to lymph nodes (commonly
called glands), these nodes are responsible for destroying any infections and then allowing the lymph to continue on it's journey. The fluid is eventually routed via the subclavian vein to the blood circulatory system.
The flow of fluid within the lymphatics is achieved by muscles in the body forming a pumping action on the vessels as they do their normal jobs. Because the lymph vessels have one-way valves in them at regular intervals, the fluid is moved along steadily.
In some instances, this process breaks down, and the system doesn't work very well. This can be caused by a lack of physical activity in the limbs, surgery (particularly breast cancer, and heart bypass surgery), physical injury, and in some very rare cases by parasitic infection within the lymphatic system.
The lymphatic system is a very important part of the immune system of the body.
Lymph vessels in the body form a network across the whole body. These vessels collect excess inter-cellular fluid from the body, and return it to the circulatory system. At regular intervals around the body, these vessels lead to lymph nodes (commonly
called glands), these nodes are responsible for destroying any infections and then allowing the lymph to continue on it's journey. The fluid is eventually routed via the subclavian vein to the blood circulatory system.
The flow of fluid within the lymphatics is achieved by muscles in the body forming a pumping action on the vessels as they do their normal jobs. Because the lymph vessels have one-way valves in them at regular intervals, the fluid is moved along steadily.
In some instances, this process breaks down, and the system doesn't work very well. This can be caused by a lack of physical activity in the limbs, surgery (particularly breast cancer, and heart bypass surgery), physical injury, and in some very rare cases by parasitic infection within the lymphatic system.
Manual Lymph Drainage Massage or MLD
Lymphatic drainage massage is a modality designed to aid the flow of fluid through the lymphatic system, and draining it away from the limbs, towards the body.
This massage action is very gentle and is done in a rhythmic, pumping action. It is not deep at all.
There is the perception among some massage therapists, that this massage is deep to the point of leaving bruising along the path of the main lymphatics. This is not the correct method, and will cause more damage than good.
This is a very boring massage and can leave both the therapist and patient fast asleep, but for many people it is vital for their health.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage is excellent for reducing swelling after surgery: It is great for post surgical treatment for breast augmentation, liposuction, knee surgery, ankle sprains, leg swelling during pregnancy, digestive problems and elbow swelling due to trauma..
The nature of this massage requires bare skin,
particularly for the stroking movements which require massage oils to reduce pulling on the skin. It would follow then, that any part of the body being massaged needs to be undressed. Areas that are not being massaged at the time are kept covered with a towel to keep you warm in winter and to preserve your modesty if this would make
you feel more comfortable. Care will be taken not to
Lymphatic drainage massage is a modality designed to aid the flow of fluid through the lymphatic system, and draining it away from the limbs, towards the body.
This massage action is very gentle and is done in a rhythmic, pumping action. It is not deep at all.
There is the perception among some massage therapists, that this massage is deep to the point of leaving bruising along the path of the main lymphatics. This is not the correct method, and will cause more damage than good.
This is a very boring massage and can leave both the therapist and patient fast asleep, but for many people it is vital for their health.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage is excellent for reducing swelling after surgery: It is great for post surgical treatment for breast augmentation, liposuction, knee surgery, ankle sprains, leg swelling during pregnancy, digestive problems and elbow swelling due to trauma..
The nature of this massage requires bare skin,
particularly for the stroking movements which require massage oils to reduce pulling on the skin. It would follow then, that any part of the body being massaged needs to be undressed. Areas that are not being massaged at the time are kept covered with a towel to keep you warm in winter and to preserve your modesty if this would make
you feel more comfortable. Care will be taken not to