The Pressotherapy Lymphatic Drainage System
The lymphatic system is part of the circulatory system of the human body and is vital to the immune system. The lymphatic system consists of an extensive network of lymphatic vessels, which are very similar to the blood vessels, and carries a fluid called lymph.
Lymph is composed of white blood cells (essential for the immune system), high amounts of fats and debris of bacteria and cells. The lymphatic system collects the liquid and debris that accumulate between the cells and tissues. It also collects many lipids generated by digestion.
Unlike blood, the lymphatic system doesn’t have an organ that pumps the lymph, but depends on the muscles and bones that move nearby. When the lymphatic system is affected, the body is not able to drain this fluid, therefore, in such cases, pressotherapy therapy may be helpful to implement this essential body function.