SCAR TISSUE

I work with all types of scars and have a specialty working with scars post Top Surgery.

You may consider scar tissue release therapy for a multitude of reasons. No matter how young or old your scar is there are many benefits of the work.

While the body’s formation of scar tissue is a great demonstration of self-preservation, the resulting fibrous mass can potentially set the stage for problems down the road. Composed primarily of collagen, scar tissue’s fibrosity prohibits adequate circulation. In addition to the physical limitations of collagenous tissue, the lack of blood flow and lymph drainage occurring in scar tissue makes it vulnerable to dysfunction. The resulting stress on a scar’s surrounding structures may include:

Nerve impingement
Pain
Numbness
Limited range of motion and flexibility
Postural misalignment
Muscle atrophy
Tissue hypoxia
An increase in potential for future injury

Some  believe that scar tissue is the root of many physical imbalances. Bodyworkers addressing scar tissue early in its development can help minimize any of the preceding secondary scar tissue problems.

As the initial wound is in the process of healing, we can begin scar tissue release therapy gently around the scar itself anywhere from a couple days to a couple weeks after initial surgery/injury as scar tissue will start laying down its roots within hours. After the incision has closed and healed over ( usually 8-10 weeks after surgery) it is best to begin work on the actual scar as to increase range of motion, circulation and mobility early on in recovery.

Scar tissue can also form from using frequent injectables such as HRT or insulin. In the example of weekly subcutaneous injections in the belly for a year or more, scar tissue can begin building up in the area and causing blood flow restriction and even low-back strain. I use a mix of myofascial and scar tissue techniques to address the abdomen / belly to help break up these restrictions.