Effects of Manual Lymphatic Drainage on Pain intensity, Impact of Disease and Quality of Life in Women with Fibromyalgia

This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) on the pain intensity, impact of the disease, and health-related quality of life among women diagnosed with Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS).

• Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic pain condition causing widespread pain, primarily affecting women.

  
  

• Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a therapy technique that uses slow, rhythmic, superficial, and repetitive movements to stimulate lymphatic and parasympathetic systems, alleviate pain, aid immune system regulation, and remove waste.

  
  

• The results of this study suggest that MLD added to medical treatment may be an effective alternative method that could be used in the treatment of FMS to reduce pain intensity and improve impact of disease.

Source: Disability and Rehabilitation