What Is The Lymphatic System?
It is generally thought this form of treatment accelerates blood flow. By putting pressure on the limb, the brain reacts and causes more enzymes to flow through the body, giving the person a feeling of well being, improves nutrition, blood flow and re-oxygenates the limb.
This treatment is hands on as in a therapist physically massages your limbs and can use bandages with light pressure to make the treatment effective especially when treating leg ulcers for example.
Many of the body’s cells receive essential components to sustain life from a blood filtrate called interstitial fluid. Waste products like urea, carbon dioxide and excess fluid are transported back to the circulatory system via a network of vessels and nodes collectively termed the Lymphatic System.
The fluid contained within these vessels is referred to as lymph. Movement of lymph is stimulated by muscle activity, changes in interstitial pressure and respiration. The lymph nodes filter toxins and other harmful substances from the lymph. Your Lymphatic system is also responsible for producing anti bodies and anti toxins to fight infections which try to enter the body.
What Is Lymphatic Massage Therapy?
Also Known as Sequential Compression Therapy this treatment uses multi chambered garments and air compressed on the limb to move excess tissue fluid and assist in the circulation of the blood.
Ten chamber garments are used with air filling each chamber in turn. The first chamber is filled, then the second. As the third chamber starts to fill, air is transferred from the first creating a peristaltic motion progressing from distal to proximal. This creates the same effect as an effleurage, allowing you to control fluid movement.
Tissue fluid is pushed through the interstitial spaces, passing into the vessels of the venous system and eventually being excreted via the kidneys.
Surplus fluid is drained into the lymphatic vessels simultaneously. Varying pressure can be applied to either arm or leg depending on the condition to be treated. By using a 40 second cycle a light can be achieved, the 60 second cycle deepens the massage, whilst the 120 second cycle really pushes the fluid deep through the interstitial spaces.
What Is Body Gold Lymphatic Massage Therapy?
Body Gold lymphatic massage therapy uses a medically approved system to create a wave-like effect on the limb, with ten chambers per garment to create a gentle massaging effect. The treatment is relaxing, therapeutic and effective.
Is Body Gold Suitable For Everyone?
A consultation will be necessary as there are a few conditions which are not suited to having a Body Gold treatment, which are as follows:
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Recent Surgery.
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Heart Disorders.
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Contagious Skin Disease.
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Pregnancy.
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Chronic Cardiac Failure.
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Deep Vein Thrombosis.
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Acute Systemic Infection.
- Renal Problems with Your Kidney.
What Can Body Gold Lymphatic Massage Therapy Assist With?
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Fluid Retention.
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Varicose Veins.
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Detoxification.
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Poor Circulation.
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Skin Toning.
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Sports Injuries.
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Reshaping Limbs.
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Lactic Acid build up.
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Irritable Leg Syndrome Lymphodema.
- Post Mastectomy Oedema.
So like I have said this is a great treatments and really does work, in fact I saw results with many people after just one session of having had this lymphatic massage therapy treatment.
