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Cording

Cording is the hardening of lymphatic vessels or veins. It begins with an inflammatory process that can arise from a bacterial infection, surgery, excessive or prolonged exertion or repetitive strain during exercise. The vessels alone can be the source of inflammation. After the inflammation subsides the vessels can harden, shorten or adhere to surrounding tissues. Cording can be connected to scar tissue. This hardened fibrotic vessel can be located anywhere… Read More »Cording

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History and Techniques of Manual Lymph Drainage

A brief history  Dr. Emil Vodder and his wife Estrid, a naturopath, developed manual lymph drainage (MLD) in France in the 1930s. They treated patients at a physical therapy institute. For years Dr. Vodder had an interest in the lymphatic system and studied this living environment which he felt was the most important organ system in the body. While treating patients with conditions such as acne, migraines and sinusitis, he… Read More »History and Techniques of Manual Lymph Drainage