Specialist Services
At Run Serve Health we offer a variety of specialist services that are designed to support you.
Our specialist services
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Manual lymphatic drainage is a gentle, specialised hands-on treatment designed to encourage the movement of lymphatic fluid around the body. Using slow, rhythmic and carefully applied techniques, it aims to support the lymphatic system and help manage swelling and fluid build-up.
At Run Serve Health, manual lymphatic drainage is tailored to your individual needs and may be used as part of a wider treatment programme. It can be particularly beneficial for people experiencing lymphoedema, post-operative swelling or other conditions where the lymphatic system is affected.
Unlike traditional massage, MLD uses light, specific movements to stimulate the superficial lymphatic vessels rather than applying deep pressure to the muscles. Leah is registered with the MLD UK regulatory body, a true sign of quality and clinical standards.
How can manual lymphatic drainage help?
Depending on your individual needs and circumstances, MLD may help to:
Manage swelling: Encourage lymphatic fluid movement and help reduce fluid build-up in affected areas.
Support lymphatic function: Assist the movement of lymph fluid through the lymphatic system.
Improve comfort: Help ease feelings of heaviness, tightness and discomfort associated with swelling.
Support post-operative recovery: Help manage swelling following certain surgical procedures, where appropriate.
Improve movement and function: Reduce the impact that swelling and discomfort can have on everyday activities.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a treatment that uses fine, sterile, single-use needles placed at specific points in the body. At Run Serve Health, we use acupuncture as an additional treatment option to help manage pain and support your wider physiotherapy programme.
It may be considered for certain pain conditions, muscle-related symptoms and rehabilitation needs, with the aim of helping you feel more comfortable and move with greater confidence. Treatment is always tailored to the individual and used alongside other approaches where appropriate, such as exercise-based rehabilitation and hands-on physiotherapy.
How can acupuncture help?
Depending on your symptoms and the condition being treated, acupuncture may help to:
Manage pain: Help reduce pain and discomfort associated with certain musculoskeletal conditions.
Ease muscle tension: Help relieve muscle-related discomfort and improve how comfortable you feel when moving.
Support rehabilitation: Complement your physiotherapy programme, helping you engage more comfortably with movement and exercise.
Improve wellbeing: Some people find treatment helps them feel more relaxed and supports their overall sense of wellbeing.
Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses targeted acoustic pressure waves to stimulate the affected area. It is commonly used to help manage persistent tendon and soft-tissue conditions, particularly where pain has been slow to respond to other treatments.
At Run Serve Health, we use shockwave therapy as part of a personalised physiotherapy programme. Treatment aims to help reduce pain and support the body's natural healing and repair processes, alongside appropriate strengthening and rehabilitation exercises.
How can shockwave therapy help?
Depending on your condition and symptoms, shockwave therapy may help to:
Reduce pain: Help manage persistent pain associated with certain tendon and soft-tissue conditions.
Stimulate tissue response: Deliver targeted acoustic waves to the affected area to encourage a local biological response.
Support recovery: Complement rehabilitation by helping people manage longer-standing symptoms and progress their exercise programme.
Improve function: Help you work towards improved movement, strength and a return to everyday activities or sport.
Shockwave therapy may be suitable for conditions such as Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow and some shoulder tendon problems.