The Alexandra Clinic

26/11/2025

I cant believe its Wednesday already,where is the week going. Christmas is fast approaching so I just want to remind you all to check you have all your essentials for over the Christmas period.

• Medication, including antibiotics to treat any signs off cellulitis (We don't want you falling over after to many sherries!!!)
• Compression. Check for snags, holes & ladders. All these compromise the working pressure of your garment. When's your 6month renewal?
• Moisturiser. So important to maintain good skin hydration. Heating can dehydrate aswell as enjoying that Christmas tipple...!!
• MLD. If your clinic is closed over the Christmas holidays, book an appointment for the new year so you can give your Lymphatic system a boost.
•Self care. This doesn't stop for Christmas....enjoy but keep looking after you!!

Wow!!! How bossy am I....

20/11/2025

It is so great when a surgeon understands and promotes MLD to his patients.

Managing lipoedema starts with consistent self-care - gentle lymphatic massage, wearing compression garments, and staying active with low-impact movement can help reduce swelling, support circulation, and slow progression. 💆‍♀️🩵

19/11/2025

Scar Therapy after breast cancer surgery.

Book a treatment if you are experiencing:
✔️ Puckering, thick, raised or wide scars
✔️ Iternal scar tissue after mastectomy, lumpectomy or reconstruction
✔️ Cording or limited arm movement.
✔️ Pain and sensitivity.
✔️ Capsular contacture.
✔️ Lymphoedema.

Your appointment will include a special scar massage - at the right pace and pressure to suit you - plus advice for caring for your scar at home.

Call Sue, Lymphoedema and Oncology Scar Practitioner on 07790105007 for more information.

18/11/2025

Clinic is open after a few days off.
If you want to book an appointment dont forget the landline is no longer in use.
Call 07790105007

10/11/2025

A little time away to refresh mind and body.
Reopen Monday 17th

30/10/2025

29/10/2025

29/10/2025

Oncology Scar Therapy.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage.
Fascia release.

Call: 07790105007
Email: thealexandraclinic@hotmail.co.uk

22/10/2025

Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Scar Therapy at Alexandra Lymphatic Clinic.

🌸 Scar Tissue & Lymph Flow: The Silent Block You Can Heal

Scar tissue tells a story — of healing, surgery, injury, or trauma. But beneath the surface, that story can sometimes block the body’s communication system: the lymphatic network.
While scars are a natural part of tissue repair, they can alter fluid dynamics, nerve signalling, and the movement of lymph — the clear fluid that removes waste and supports immune health.

Understanding how scar tissue and lymphatic flow interact can transform recovery, reduce chronic inflammation, and restore full vitality to the body.

💧 The Science Behind Lymph Flow Disruption

The lymphatic system is a one-way drainage network that collects interstitial fluid, proteins, immune cells, and waste from every tissue — returning them to circulation.
When the skin or fascia is injured, the body repairs the site by producing collagen fibers. Unlike the original tissue, these fibers are dense, fibrotic, and randomly arranged, often creating adhesions that tether lymph vessels and restrict flow.

This leads to:
• Local fluid accumulation and swelling
• Tightness, stiffness, or discomfort around the scar
• Reduced detoxification efficiency
• Potential immune hypersensitivity in the surrounding tissues

In essence, scar tissue can behave like a dam, blocking the natural rhythm of lymphatic movement.

🌿 How the Body Reroutes Lymph

Here’s the remarkable part — the lymphatic system is adaptable.
Over time, the body can create collateral lymph pathways around scar tissue to re-establish drainage. However, this process is often slow and incomplete without stimulation.

That’s where manual and therapeutic intervention become vital.

⚡ Supporting Lymph Flow After Scars

A multidisciplinary approach can help reroute and restore healthy lymphatic flow:

1️⃣ Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
Gentle rhythmic strokes guide lymph around blocked regions, stimulating new drainage routes and reducing congestion.

2️⃣ Scar Tissue Mobilization
Specialized techniques soften adhesions, improve elasticity, and enhance fluid exchange between layers of fascia and skin.

3️⃣ Movement & Stretching
Dynamic motion acts as a natural lymph pump. Each muscle contraction propels lymph, while stretching helps remodel scar fibers over time.

4️⃣ Hydration & Nutrition
Hydrated connective tissue supports smoother lymph flow. Nutrients like vitamin C, zinc, and collagen peptides assist in tissue regeneration.

5️⃣ Time & Consistency
Lymphatic healing is gradual. Repeated stimulation, proper hydration, and gentle consistency create measurable improvement over weeks and months.

🌸 The Emotional & Neurological Layer

Scars don’t just form in the body — they form in the nervous system.
Fascial restrictions near scars can trap sensory nerves, perpetuating pain and sympathetic stress.
Through manual lymphatic therapy, the vagus nerve and parasympathetic tone are reactivated, helping both the tissue and the mind relax into healing.

💚 The Healing Summary

Your scars do not define you — but how they move matters.
By restoring lymphatic flow through gentle therapy, movement, and hydration, you’re not just improving circulation — you’re reawakening communication between your body’s cells, tissues, and immune system.

Where lymph flows, healing follows.

Written by:
Bianca Botha, CLT, RLD, MLDT & CDS

Disclaimer:
This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, or health regimen.

12/10/2025

I have had a fantastic weekend with these wonderful ladies on the Restore Oncology Scar Specialist course.
It was time spent with these excellent teachers revisting the course that I did last year with the amazing Sarah Clark.
Thank you Emma Holly for the opportunity.

09/10/2025

Restore Scar Therapy at the Alexandra Clinic.