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Lymphatic Drainage

Lymphatic drainage is a evidence-based gentle, hands-on treatment designed to support your body’s lymphatic system. This network of vessels and lymph nodes helps move excess fluid away from your tissues and plays an important role in your immune function.

When fluid builds up in the tissues, you may notice swelling, heaviness or a feeling of tightness. Manual lymphatic drainage uses slow, rhythmic movements and light pressure to encourage the movement of lymph fluid and support your body’s natural drainage processes.

What to expect

What happens during an Lymphatic Drainage appointment?

Our clinicians (Caitlin, Li & Sam) will take time to listen and ask a few easy questions about you. Then they will gently check how you move, conducting a few simple tests.

After that, they’ll use gentle rhythmical treatments to encourage fluid drainage, decrease swelling and speed up the bodies recovery process.

  • Reduces fluid build-up 

  • Reduces swelling

  • Relaxation and sleep

  • Recovering from surgery 

If you’ve seen a lymphatic drainage practitioner before, some of the treatment may feel familiar. We use gentle massage, and soft rhythmical movements to help drain excess fluid in the body.

If you have any questions throughout your treatment, our clinicians are always happy to explain every technique they recommend and answer any questions you may have.

Lymphatic Drainage is not statutorily regulated as a distinct medical profession in the UK. However, for your peace of mind all of our lymphatic drainage practitioners hold a Physiotherapy or Osteopathy degree alongside their lymphatic work. This maintains high quality of practice, excellent patient safety and an outstanding consultation process.

The Formby Injury & Rehab Clinic promise

We’ll always leave you knowing the big three:

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Your diagnosis
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Why we recommend this treatment
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How long it should take to heal

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Expert-led

We are experts in treating musculoskeletal pain & injury. It’s our bread and butter.

Goal-oriented

Rehab isn’t finished until you’re doing the things you love and feeling your best again.

Evidence-based

We provide innovative healthcare by staying up to date with the latest research.

Trackable progress

You’ll receive a progress tracker at your first appointment to help guide and track your recovery.

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