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Lymphatic drainage

The blood vessels ensure the blood supply, the lymphatic vessels ensure the disposal of tissue water. Both systems complement each other. If the lymphatic system is disturbed, swelling occurs because the tissue water is not drained away sufficiently. Swelling occurs particularly often after injuries and operations, but also in many vascular diseases. The doctor calls the symptom “edema” or more precisely “lymphedema”. With lymphatic drainage, the physiotherapist stimulates the natural lymph function so that the tissue water is pumped out more effectively. The most important principle of lymphatic drainage is a gentle massage technique. The term “Manual Lymphatic Drainage” (MLD)...

Michael Roedeske
Inhaber der Massagesessel Welt

The blood vessels ensure the blood supply, the lymphatic vessels ensure the disposal of tissue water. Both systems complement each other. If the lymphatic system is disturbed, swelling occurs because the tissue water is not drained away sufficiently. Swelling occurs particularly often after injuries and operations, but also in many vascular diseases.

The doctor calls the symptom “edema” or more precisely “lymphedema”. With lymphatic drainage, the physiotherapist stimulates the natural lymph function so that the tissue water is pumped out more effectively. The most important principle of lymphatic drainage is a gentle massage technique. The term “Manual Lymphatic Drainage” (MLD) means simple massage; “Complex physical decongestion therapy” includes further steps.

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Michael Roedeske
Inhaber der Massagesessel Welt

Mitgründer und Geschäftsführer der Massagesessel Welt. Mit seinem Expertenwissen und seiner Branchenkenntnis hilft er, Privatpersonen und Unternehmen zu passenden Massagesessels für Entspannung, Gesundheit und Vitalität zu finden. Die individuelle Fachberatung erfolgt sowohl telefonisch oder per Videochat, als auch in der Ausstellung vor den Toren Stuttgarts.