Myofascial Lymphatic Drainage Can Help Those Suffering From:

Musculoskeletal:

Sprains/ Strains, Muscle/ ligament tears, Arthritis, Tendonitis, Neck pain/ whiplash, Chronic pain

Neurological:

Tension headaches, Migraines, Neuralgia, Multiple Sclerosis, Carpal tunnel syndrome

Stress reduction:

Anxiety, Insomnia

Surgical:

Post-surgical swelling, Pre-surgical preparation, Pre/ post cosmetic  surgery, Varicose veins, Post vein stripping, Post lymph node removal, Post  mastectomy edema

Diseases of the digestive tract:

Chronic constipation, Ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s  disease, IBS, Diverticulitis, Celiac disease

Autoimmune Diseases:

Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Lyme Disease

Contraindications for MFLD:​

Contraindications happen when an increase in lymph flow would be detrimental. Contraindications can either be absolute or relative. The physician can override relative  contraindications if he or she finds good reason, but the absolute contraindication cannot be overridden​

Absolute Contraindications : Lymphatic drainage is not appropriate at this time.

· Acute Inflammation

· Malignant tumors

· Thrombosis (Blood clot)

· Major heart problems including Congestive Heart Failure and Heart Attack- Increasing lymph flow may increase the cardiac load    and increase pulmonary edema.

​Relative Contraindications: Adjustments to the treatment usually address the situation.

· Kidney problems – check with the physician before treating.

· Bronchial asthma – this can stimulate the Vagus nerve bringing on an attack.

· Thyroid problems – no treatment around the throat.

· Medications – fear of increasing the dosage by draining the interstitial spaces.

· Chemotherapy – fear of increasing the dosage by draining the interstitial spaces.

· Removed spleen – recommend shorter session first.

· Menstruation – MFLD can increase the flow.