chronic Conditions
Chronic Conditions & the Lymphatic System
Connective tissue disorders, autoimmune disease, and Lyme disease can all impact lymphatic flow, contributing to inflammation, swelling, and fatigue. Supporting the lymphatic system helps improve circulation, reduce inflammatory load, and promote overall balance in the body.
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A condition which affects the connective tissue within the body. There are 2 Connective Tissue Disease Types:
Inherited Connective Tissue Disease: passed down genetically. Examples include Ehler’s Danlos Syndrome and Lipedema.
Autoimmune Connective Tissue Disease: when one’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues within the body.
Stay Strong Therapies provides a comprehensive treatment plan to help support and relieve symptoms caused by these conditions. Reach out today to learn more!
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Autoimmune Disease is a disorder in which the body’s immune system inadvertently attacks varying types of healthy tissues. Examples of Autoimmune Diseases include:
Hashimoto’s
Hypothyroidism
Raynaud’s Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Fibromyalgia
Multiple Sclerosis
Sjogren’s Syndrome
Addison’s Disease
Myasthenia Gravis
Because swelling or fluid retention occurs in these conditions, Manual Lymphatic Drainage may be used as a supportive therapy to help reduce edema and provide relief.
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Lyme Disease is caused by a bacterial infection that is spread to humans by infected deer ticks. If diagnosed and treated early, recovery can occur. However, if left untreated chronic symptoms can occur such as muscle & joint pain, sleep issues, “brain fog,” and fatigue.
Stay Strong Therapies works with you to develop a maintenance lymphatic program for lymphatic facilitation to help with symptoms, provide relief and comfort.
it begins with an initial consultation
Once your initial consult is scheduled, Victoria will send you the paperwork to fill out and bring along to your first visit. The initial consultation is 90 minutes in length. This visit consists of a review and discussion of your medical history, education on the Lymphatic System and how it applies to your condition. An initial Lymphatic home exercise program will be provided to you, discussion and development of a recommended plan of care, and if time allows, Victoria will also incorporate a manual lymphatic drainage session.
Often following the initial consultation, a minimum of 2 times/week sessions for a few weeks are recommended. Victoria has found that the consistent visits following the initial consultation allow opportunities for the lymphatic system to be stimulated during Manual Lymphatic Drainage and detox. The individual progresses in understanding with how to self-facilitate the lymphatic system outside of the clinic.
Additional Considerations
It is important to understand that lymphatic treatment does not “cure” these conditions; however, can provide comfort and relief to symptoms. Victoria assesses each person by developing an understanding of the individual’s medical history, symptoms, and functional challenges and develops a solution-oriented plan of care. By choosing Stay Strong Therapies, you can feel confident that you are receiving gold standard, evidence-based lymphatic care.
