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Headaches,
one of
the problems that are caused when the lymph system malfunctions is a headache. A lot of headaches are a result of
increased lymph in the tissue around the brain. This increased fluid
causes pressure and therefore pain. The lymph from the head drains into
the lymph nodes on the right side of the neck. So increased tension as a
result of 'getting up tight' leads to so-called tension headaches.
Treatment,
by stimulating the lymph flow with manual lymph drainage symptoms headaches can be reduced. To maintain the
lymph flow we use connective tissue manipulation to the neck to reduce the tension around the base
of the neck where the lymph empties into the blood stream. If you have a
problem in the autumn with leaves blocking an outside drain, clearing the
leaves helps the problem in the short term. Placing a cover over the drain
will prevent the blockage recurring in the future. So a patient with
frequently recurring headaches is treated with Manual Lymph Drainage to
alleviate their pain and Connective Tissue Manipulation so that their
headaches become less and less frequent. The effects of Connective Tissue
Manipulation are cumulative. Once the tension has been reduced by
treatment that reduction is maintained. The degree to which it is
maintained is conditional upon the level of stress put into the system by
the patient's lifestyle
For
further information, contact your Osteopath. |
