Lymphatic Drainage

What services provide lymphatic drainage:

• Registered Massage Therapy
• Physiotherapy
• Acupuncture
• Osteopath

Lymphedema is a condition that most commonly causes swelling in the arms or legs, but it is also possible for it to occur in the abdomen, chest, or face. It is caused by disruption or blockage of the lymphatic system due to cancer, surgery, radiation, infection, and in some instances, genetics.

At For Health's Sake, we have certified Toronto & Etobicoke Acupuncturists, Physiotherapists, and Registered Massage Therapists on staff who specialize in the treatment of lymphedema. If you are suffering from this condition and you are searching for safe and effective treatment methods, contact our office today to schedule an appointment in Downtown (Queen St West), Leslieville (Queen St East) or Kingsway (Etobicoke).

How do we treat lymphedema with lymphatic drainage?

There are a variety of treatments for lymphedema that may be used depending on the severity of the condition. At For Health’s Sake, we offer a combination of passive and active therapy treatments, including:

• Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD). This is a special type of manual therapy, used specifically for clients with lymphedema. Through MLD treatments, your Therapist will provide a gentle, hands-on massage of both the affected body part and adjacent areas. MLD works by moving the lymph fluid from the swollen, blocked region of the lymphatic system into the parts that are still functioning. By doing this, the fluid is able to be transported throughout the circulatory system. Additional massage treatments may be used in conjunction with MLD as your physiotherapist deems fit.
• Therapeutic exercise. Our highly trained Downtown (Queen St West), Leslieville (Queen St East) and Kingsway (Etobicoke) physiotherapists will provide you with medically supervised exercise programs that are designed to strengthen muscles and improve the function of the lymphatic system. These exercises are light and gentle, focused on encouraging circulation and regaining mobility to the affected limb.
• Wrapping. Your Therapist may suggest bandaging the entire limb, in order to encourage the lymph fluid to flow evenly throughout the lymphatic system. With wrapping, the bandage typically is at its tightest around your fingers or toes and loosens up as it moves up your arm or leg.

Schedule your appointment today:

Lymphedema can be painful and debilitating, but For Health’s Sake is here to help. Your treatment plan will be determined upon a thorough physical evaluation, analysis of medical history, and discussion of symptoms, in order to determine which therapies will work right for you. Lymphatic therapy in Toronto & Etobicoke is limited, and our clinics in Downtown (Queen St West), Leslieville (Queen St East) and Kingsway (Etobicoke) are equipped with the finest methods and technologies for treating your condition.

If you have been diagnosed with lymphedema, contact For Health’s Sake today to find out how our specialized lymphatic drainage treatment will help reduce your symptoms and improve your daily life. Don’t live in discomfort – find relief with us!