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What is the lymphatic system?
The lymphatic system works alongside your circulatory system; it is a collection of organs and tissues that protects your body from infection and inflammation by flushing toxins into your blood stream to be disposed of. It is a vital part of your immune system as it destroys old or compromised cells in your body as well as maintaining normal fluid levels. It also encourages the movement of fats straight to your cells, where they are used as fuel for your daily activities, and therefore helps to distribute them more effectively. Should you lymphatic system become unbalanced you could find yourself more susceptible to illness with a compromised immune system, retaining water weight and bloating, gaining weight, and experiencing headaches and/or joint pain and swelling.
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How does lymphatic drainage massage improve exercise recovery?
Lymphatic massage or compression therapy aids in sports recovery by helping the body remove toxins produced by fatigue. During exercise and repeated strenuous movements, our body produces lactic acid as a by-product of breaking down carbohydrates for energy. This can then sit in the body and muscles after exercise if, for example, you do not stretch or cool-down properly after exertion.
A lymphatic massage, therefore, helps to massage and move this lactic acid build-up into the blood vessels so that it may be broken down and flushed out of the body. This can help with preparing for strenuous exercise, such as a fitness competition, or recovering from one. The massage also increases blood flow to the area, helping to heal signs of strain in the tissues. Many professional athletes and part-time sports enthusiasts alike use compression therapy and garments.
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Is lymphatic drainage the same as a sports massage or Swedish massage?
No, it focuses on different results and uses different pressures. The lymph nodes needing the compression are located just beneath the skin, so the same deep-tissue pressure used to stimulate the muscles is not needed to reach these. This treatment does not focus on muscular performance and ‘knots’, but instead focuses on the circulatory and immune system for health. However, it’s still very relaxing!
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How does lymph drainage therapy get rid of cellulite?
By massaging the skin where the cellulite is – for example, the thighs or buttocks – we can help break down fat cells, toxins, and fluid buildup (or water retention) in the skin’s connective tissue that causes cellulite. This can lead to the reduction in the appearance of cellulite with just a few sessions’ time. It also helps to stimulate the blood flow, which can improve the skin’s quality too.
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Why did Pro Aesthetics choose the Body Ballancer® Platinum?
The Body Ballancer® is a medical grade and FDA approved compression therapy device that allows us to combine the visible aesthetic and invisible wellness impacts of the lymphatic system. It offers four different massage types that can be combined endlessly to deliver patient-centered treatment. This means you will receive a completely unique massage to you, and nobody else.
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What are the different massage pressures of the Body Ballancer® used for?
There are 4 main types of pressures that the Body Ballancer® can combine for your treatment.
These are:
Pre-therapy: Designed specifically to work on the abdomen to clear the central lymphatics.
Wave: A long, deep and slow wave-like motion, extremely relaxing and ideal for sports massages and reducing cellulite.
Intense: Particularly effective for volume reduction, this also includes a Slim mode which applies a gradual massage that starts at the base of the treated limb and progresses until the entire garment is inflated.
Ballancer: A more rapid and invigorating wave-like massage that targets tired legs and improving circulation.
Compression Therapy Journey
1. Your
Consultation
We will discuss your needs for this treatment and advise on the best course of action; different massage pressures and waves are applied for different concerns. This will be followed by a physical examination and relevant questions on your medical history.
