LYMPHATIC MASSAGE

Celebs love LMD, but is it right for you?

- PENELOPE CLIFTON & MADISON BOGISCH

While we love a good massage, there's one form that's copping plenty of attention from wellness fanatics: lymphatic drainage massage. This form of massage is sought out by the likes of Selena Gomez, Jennifer Aniston and Hailey Bieber. And it's not just for A-listers. Lymphatic drainage by way of massage might be the perfect addition to your self-care routine.

As a lymphoedema and remedial massage therapist with 25 years' experience, Susan Butcher says the demand for manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is greater than ever before. Why? “People are seeing the benefits of massage and looking for more natural ways to combat their ailments,” she tells WHO, explaining that she sees a lot of patients suffering from autoimmune conditions, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, rheumatoid arthritis, fluid retention, sinus, sluggish gut, and the list goes on.

So basically, it's not your typical massage. We chat to the experts to get the lowdown.

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