SCAR TISSUE

I work with all types of scars and scar tissue 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 effect 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

In relation to a new scar, we can begin scar tissue release therapy gently around the scar itself typically around 4 weeks after initial surgery/injury. After the incision has healed over ( usually 8-10 weeks after surgery) we can then 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.

An additional benefit to this work is that the appearance of the scar will typically start to fade after consistent hands-on work with it

Please visit the Top Surgery page as an example of a similar protocol that we can work with regardless of where your scar(s) may be located.

This work is hugely transformative and I am very passionate about scar tissue release- look very forward to working with you!