MLD - Manual Lymphatic Drainage Limerick County

Patricia Sutton specifically offersVodder’s Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) and  to treat bothprimary and secondary lymphoedema and lymph related disorders. MLD consists of very light,rhythmic and calming hand movements to stretch the skin and stimulate thelymphatic system.  The aim of MLD is to redirectfluid away from swollen areas towards the healthy lymphatic’s where it can bedrained by normal routes back into circulation.

Sports Massage treats Muscularskeletal problems using varies differenttechniques to help alleviate the stress and tension which builds up in the body’ssoft tissues during physical activity. A Sports massageis ideal to treat injuries and as well as a preventative treatment, dealingwith the health of muscle and connective tissue, range of movement, tone,symmetry, balance of muscle and quality of posture. Sports massage will benefit people in physically demanding jobs(occupational, emotional and postural stress may produce many similarcharacteristics to sports injuries).

Specific technique (Leduc method) to reduce the oedema after breast cancer surgery or on lymphatic or veinous insuficiency in the legs. Sessions last between 30 minutes and one hour. Can include bandages or prescription of a custom support.  

Sport or relaxation massage. Choose between half an hour or one hour. Gift vouchers available.

Included in physiotherapy treatment or in massage session. This technique is used to stretch tense muscles and relieve contractures, and can be painful.Deep tissue massage focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. It is especially helpful for chronically tense and contracted areas. It uses mostly the same strokes as in classic massage therapy, with slower movement and deeper pressure, concentrated on areas of tension and pain.