Tag Archives: Lymphedema

Dry Needling

Upper Trap dry needling

Dry needling or Myofascial Dry Needling (MDN) is used to treat sore muscles and trigger points. HOW DOES IT WORK? As previously discussed in another blog post, muscles are made of lots of individual fibres. As the fibre contract and stretches, this does give the muscle the ability to have strength and elasticity. Along a […]

Lymphedema

Leg with Lymphedema

Lymphedema Lymphedema is a health condition that developed when because of a dysfunctional lymphatic system. It presents disproportional swelling in 1 or more of the body’s limbs. As stated above, what’s behind the swelling is a malfunctioning lymphatic system that leads to an increased amount of protein below the skin (lymph liquid). As already discussed […]

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