inflammation
Read expert articles, clinical research, and training insights on inflammation from Moving Lymph.
Why does MLD have such a profound effect on the Autonomic Nervous System?
Almost 50 years ago Prof. Dr. Paul Hutzschenreuter measured the effect of Dr Vodder's MLD on the sympathetic nervous system, noting a significant reduction in sympathetic activity within 5 minutes of beginning the MLD treatment. He coined the term sympatholytic which is now commonly used in lymphology.
Is it really fibrosis? Or is it thixotropic tissue change?
I had an email recently from a therapist who described her client as having deep pitting oedema and heavy fibrosis. Technically this is not possible. If the tissue is truly fibrotic then it really doesn't pit much any more. But in many ways they look and feel the same. So what is the difference and how can you tell ...
Applied MLD, more than just lymphoedema
Dr Vodder's Applied MLD can effectively treat many of the common co-morbidities that impact on lymphoedema treatment. Using safe, pain free methods to address musculoskeletal issues, autoimmune diseases, digestive and respiratory issues can reduce overall inflammation, increase mobility and contribute to better outcomes in Lymphoedema reduction and management.
Stretching helps resolve acute inflammation and reduce pain.
Gentle stretching forces help resolve acute inflammation, and reduce pain and immune cell infiltrate. This has implications for those of us
COVID-recovery and the role of MLD
..driven by the body's exaggerated inflammatory response to the virus and could therefore benefit from MLD therapy. Primarily due to the lig
5 Reasons you need Applied MLD
Whether it's long-COVID brain fog, frozen shoulder, or long-term inflammatory disease, Applied MLD offers a lymphatic approach to treatment.
The lymphatic system does not 'de-toxify' your body
there is no such thing as a lymph gland, the parasympathetic nervous system can be directly simulated by MLD & MLD does not remove fat cells
Revival of the World's Best Kept Beauty Secret
MLD helps to minimize bruising and hematoma formation and reduce pain and discomfort associated with plastic or cosmetic surgery. By quickly
Frozen shoulder - pain free in two treatments with Applied MLD.
Adhesive capsulitis, also known as frozen shoulder, is a condition characterized by pain and restricted range of motion at the shoulder joint. The cause is often unknown and can take longer than a year to resolve. The client's reduction in pain and increased range of motion following just two 1-hour sessions of MLD treatment is encouraging and suggests that MLD could be a useful treatment option for this condition.
MLD for post-COVID symptoms and the ?forgotten? intercostal pathways
Intensive drainage of the intercostal pathways are used during MLD for upper torso and arm lymphoedema, and along with the bronchitis techni
The complex interactions that control lymph flow, and how Dr Vodder's MLD exploits them
A variety of intrinsic and extrinsic forces act in a co-ordinated way to maintain a constant lymph flow. New insights into how specific factors may be at play in different tissues and body regions, provides a neat connection to how MLD is applied, and the pronounced effect we see on lymph flow as a result.
Does MLD make everything better?
Well obviously, not EVERYTHING, but ask that question of the client at the centre of this case study and they would give you a big "YES" and
The Crucial Role of Mechanical Forces in Wound Healing and Scar Minimisation
Understanding and mitigating excess scar formation is of paramount importance in allied health care, and MLD and Elastic Taping are two of the most effective modalities in your scar management tool box.
My 10 favourite facts about MLD
explain the scientific basis of the effects of MLD, the specific tissue or system effects achieved by individual techniques, and the expecte
Lymphatic endothelial cells, so much more to know!
The study looked at how the lymphatic endothelia cells behave when there is tissue hypoxia, so there are three interesting things here. How
Why I dislike 'keto'
... not surprising when you consider the strong links between lymphatic disease and fat disorders, they are reciprocal risk factors for each
The Unique Innervation of Facial Skin: Why MLD Facials are So Good.
Comparing innervation of the facial skin and the rest of the body affords us an appreciation of the direct connection that skin has to autonomic centres of the brain, and explains how the seemingly simple techniques of MLD, which are mainly gentle, repetitive, circular movements of the skin, can have such a direct effect on both vascular issues such as rosacea, and in emotional stress such as anxiety.
Why MLD should be started as early as possible.
There's nothing quite so satisfying as reading a well written paper which summarises everything interesting that we know about the lymph system. In this regard, the recent paper by Weber et al (1) is a good read for anyone fascinated by lymphatics, regardless of academic ability. Personally I can't help but make connections with the descriptions given, and what I know about lymphatic physiology and the effects of MLD. It's also very affirming when new understandings in lymphology, support the b
Brain inflammation and neurodegenerative diseases. Can MLD prevent progression?
Cerebral spinal fluid (CFS) is sometimes referred to as a 3rd circulation system, functioning as the lymphatic equivalent to clear wastes fr
How does Dr Vodder's MLD affect small blood vessels?
Manual Lymph Drainage, developed by Emil and Estrid Vodder over 80 years ago, has gained recognition around the world for its effectiveness
How can Vodder's MLD resolve trigger points without pain?
People are often surprised when I start talking about #MLD to resolve trigger points, or treat conditions like #adhesive_capsulitis and #piriformis_syndrome. This article describes how #Vodders #MLD resolves #trigger_points, #joint_stiffness and #myofascial_pain.
How to write a case study and why we need them
Randomised controlled trials are not suited to assessing the effectiveness of treatment of lymphoedema and other chronic diseases.
Inflammation and fibrosis in lymphoedema. What's really going on and does MLD help?
While there are multiple studies showing that MLD & CDT reduce the symptoms of inflammation and can reverse some fibrotic changes, there is
MLD for Pain and Stress
When I teach MLD we talk a lot about the way the body responds to stress. We're all familiar with the symptoms, sweaty palms, knotted stomac
AromaticaLymphatica: A Synergistic Blending of Ancient Remedies and Modern Lymphology.
"AromaticaLymphatica" is the modern synthesis of ancient aromatic arts, with advances in lymphology, to maximise the synergistic potential and create next level Lymphatic Therapy.
Elastic Taping; A Non-Drug Therapy with Potential to Prevent Chronic Post-Op Neuropathic Pain.
Discover how elastic taping techniques offer promising, drug-free relief for post-surgical pain and may help prevent chronic neuropathic complications. Explore evidence-based non-pharmacological pain management strategies, including Kinesio taping, for better post-op recovery and long-term outcomes.
Pain, Itch, and Inflammation; Why You Want to Scratch that Healing Scar
It's natural for us to touch, hug and stroke those we love. These caring actions don't just maintain our social networks, they are rooted in biological processes which ensure the skin remains healthy, and that immune reactions favour would healing and tissue repair. Recent research has illuminated the role of itch in the context of immune function, lymph formation, wound healing, and connective tissue homeostasis
From Lymphoedema to Alzheimer’s: The Expanding Role of MLD in Ageing Well
Discover the role of MLD in healthy ageing. Learn how Manual Lymph Drainage can improve ageing well by reducing inflammation and boosting brain health.
Lavender Essential Oil, Inflammation and MLD: Synergistic opportunities in Lymphoedema Prevention.
Explore how Lavender essential oil can reduce inflammation and support lymphoedema prevention. Discover Lavender's potent synergy with MLD.
MLD vs Pressure Massage: Which One When?
Compare the physiological differences between MLD vs pressure massage. Learn how the body responds to each can inform clinical choices and understanding the mechanism that make MLD the treatment of choice in acute or chronic oedema, recovery, and chronic pain.
Clearing the Mind: MLD and Glymphatic Health in an Age of Neuroinflammation
Explore how Glymphatic health and Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) can combat neuroinflammation and boost neurological longevity. Discover Glymphatic insights now!
Unblocking the Drain: How Glymphatic Discoveries are Revolutionising Mental Health, and the Promise of Lymphatic Drainage in Neurotherapy.
Explore how neuroinflammation impacts dementia and mental health, how the glymphatic system depends on peripheral lymphatics, and why Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) offers a promising treatment for long-COVID brain fog and neurodegeneration.
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