A simple definition is: Madero Therapy is a massage with wooden elements. However, this definition leads to partial or total misuse of the elements.
Unfortunately, there are too many "experts" in this field who treat the body incorrectly, causing serious consequences in the form of bruises, swellings, deformations and even muscle ruptures.
To recognise an improper way of working, it is very important to know what cellulite is, what lymphatic flow is and how Maderotherapy works.
Bruising is not normal!
Causes for the appearance of cellulite:
The main cause of cellulite is the disturbance of the microcirculation of the subcutaneous tissue. Damage to the connective tissue of the cells of the small blood vessels leads to their increased permeability and the passage of fluid into the intercellular space, as a result of which the necessary nutrients do not reach the cell and harmful substances accumulate. This weakens blood circulation and lymphatic drainage, so that the connective tissue that supports the fat cells loses its supportive function and thickens, causing the fat cells to migrate to the surface of the skin and orange peel skin to form. Over time, the fat cells increase in volume.
Genetic factors are primarily cited as causative factors, followed by poor eating habits, hormonal imbalances, excessive sitting, pregnancy, wearing high heels and very tight clothing. All these factors directly or indirectly lead to fluid retention in the intercellular spaces, which is the main cause of cellulite.
However, the biggest role is played by the female sex hormones - oestrogens - which increase the permeability of the blood vessels, which is why this problem only affects women. About 80 % of women, regardless of age, have cellulite to a greater or lesser degree. Neither sportswomen nor slim people are spared from it. In addition, the female hormone oestrogen has a similar property to salt - it binds water in the body. When toxins and extra fat accumulate on this surface due to a stressful life and lack of exercise, cellulite quickly forms. If the waste products are not removed, they begin to accumulate and saturate the connective tissue with fluid, which over time thickens and hardens, creating pockets that in turn cause what is known as orange peel skin. If proper treatment is not initiated, cellulite progresses inexorably and can be very painful. At the same time, it affects the quality of life, as most women lose self-confidence due to their unsatisfactory appearance.
How the lymphatic system works:
Lymph fluid normally flows through a network of lymph vessels. These lymph vessels connect to a group of lymph nodes. The nodes act like a filter. They catch or destroy anything harmful that the body does not need.
Inside the lymph nodes are white blood cells, also called lymphocytes. These white blood cells attack bacteria, viruses, damaged cells or cancer cells and break them down.
The lymph fluid transports the waste products and destroyed bacteria back into the bloodstream. The liver or kidneys then remove them from the blood. The body excretes them along with other body wastes through the bowel movements (poo) or urine (pee).
The lymph vessels are a network of tubes. These tubes connect groups of lymph nodes throughout the body. Some vessels lie just under the skin. This means that tearing the skin can easily damage them. Lymph fluid travels through the lymph vessels and drains into the bloodstream.
It is a colourless fluid that is produced in the body. It surrounds all body tissues. Excess fluid from the body tissues flows into and through the small lymph vessels. This fluid is filtered through the lymph nodes and flows back into the bloodstream.
Lymph nodes are found all over the body, but especially in the neck, armpits, groyne and abdomen. They filter and break down bacteria (germs) or other harmful cells from the lymph fluid. The lymph nodes vary in size. Some are as small as the head of a pin, others are about the size of a bean. The number of lymph nodes in the body varies from person to person. Different parts of the body have different numbers of nodes. In the armpit, for example, there are about 15 to 30 small nodes.