WHAT IS THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM?

The lymphatic system is a set of interconnected nodes, ducts, and vessels. It lies just under the skin and is responsible for eliminating cellular waste, storing and distributing fat and fat-soluble vitamins, transporting white blood cells to assist in immune function, and removing interstitial fluid from tissues to minimize swelling.

In an ideal world, we are able to naturally stimulate our lymphatic system in our everyday movements. Of course, the world we live in is far from ideal, and modern life stressors combined with a lack of physical activity means that we may require extra assistance. Furthermore, the lymphatic system differs from the circulatory system in that it doesn’t have a pump, like the heart. Instead, it relies on skeletal muscle contractions to push fluid unidirectionally towards the neck area, where it empties into the subclavian vein. This is where the Ballancer®Pro and other stimulating lymphatic system techniques become needed.