Lymphatic system

The lymphatic system collects excess fluid from the tissues and returns it to the bloodstream, and it also helps protect the body. It is made up of lymphatic vessels, nodes and organs such as the spleen. Unlike blood, lymph has no pump of its own, so its movement depends on muscle contractions, breathing and the pulsing of the blood vessels.

When lymph moves slowly

A sedentary lifestyle, standing or sitting for a long time, too much salt and tight clothing can lead to congestion. This shows up as swelling, heavy legs and tiredness by the evening.

What helps

• Movement. Walking, swimming and light exercise start the natural “lymphatic pump”.
• Water. Drinking enough fluid keeps the lymph moving.
• Moderate salt. Eating less salty food helps reduce fluid retention.
• Deep breathing. The movement of the diaphragm helps drainage.
• Leg position. A short rest with your legs raised eases evening tiredness.

Procedures at the centre

• Bandage lymphatic drainage wrap. Gentle compression and special products support fluid drainage and help reduce swelling and heaviness in the legs.
• Cold cryo wrap. Tones the blood vessels and leaves the legs feeling fresh.

These procedures support your general condition, but they are not a medical treatment for serious lymphatic disorders. With thrombosis, inflammation or heart failure they may not be suitable.

Simple exercises at home

Circle your feet, curl and straighten your toes, rise up onto your toes a few times and then lower yourself back down. In just a minute, these movements start the muscle pump and ease the feeling of heaviness in the legs.

Before any procedures, we recommend talking to a specialist at the centre, as contraindications are checked during the consultation.