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Lymphatic or Remedial Massage

In recent years people have turned to massage not just for general physical relaxation, and to release the muscle tension after a “workout”, but also for its relevance to stress management, as an aid to comfort people in ill-health, and nurture and replenish them in recovery. At Nurtura Health we practice Lymphatic Drainage and Remedial Massage as our predominant massage therapies.

Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Movement of lymph fluids in the body is very dependant upon physical movement, muscle contraction and gravity. Consequently, it is common if the body is sedentary, if lifestyle dictates that only certain parts of the body are moving (eg. sitting at a desk 8 hours a day), or if there is an obstruction to the lymphatic flow for any other reason, this body system may be impaired. This may result in retention of body fluids, lymphoedema in a particular area or limb, or general congestion. Lymphatic congestion often results in increased pain in the tissues due to the increased fluid retention in the particular area of the body.

The drainage can be undertaken on a particular part of the body or an individual limb. The time taken will depend on the circumstances. For instance, in a person who has a serious pathological illness with resultant lymphatic congestion in a lower limb, the drainage will be done slowly and systemically. It can take 1 hour to 1½ hours to drain these limbs.

Under normal conditions, where the lymphatic drainage is undertaken to enhance detoxification and healing, the session will take 1 hour to 1¼ hours. During this time a systematic full body lymphatic drainage massage will be given. Essential oils are used according to the desired effect and the individual person.

Lymphatic Massage may be very useful during a Detoxification Program or whilst undertaking a Weight Loss Program. The massage may result in increased passage of body fluids, unblocking congested lymphatic drainage pathways, and assisting in elimination of toxic products from the body.

Remedial Massage

Remedial Massage is the manipulation of the soft tissues for therapeutic purposes. Remedial Massage is beneficial to alleviate discomfort and pain in the body's musculo-skeletal system and enhance the function of joints and muscles. It is also part of an integrated approach to activate the body's healing response, stimulate lymphatic drainage, increase circulation and general body tone, reduce tension and stress, and relieve mental and physical fatigue.

Remedial Massage has been found to be extremely useful for neck/shoulder pain and discomfort, lower back pain and tension, headaches, sore joints, and congested legs.

Remedial Massage is often used in treatment of chronic inflammatory conditions, and often for individual troublesome joints or specific areas of the back or body. This massage can be modified simply for relaxation and to assist the body in relieving stress and tension associated with day to day pressures.