Why treating scar tissue is important

All scars, whether from a childhood accident, surgery or trauma have the potential to have a lifelong effect on the body.  This type of tissue can grow in any direction, including internally, producing web like tendrils as it attempts to bring stability to the site of the injury.

It is of course part of the body’s natural healing process as fibroblasts deposit fibrous tissues in a bid to knit the wound together and return stability to the site of weakness or damage.

These fibrous tissues are very successful at binding wounds, however often they continue to deposit layers of collagen fibres which can result in other nearby structures becoming bound and stuck.  This can result in the body becoming pulled out of alignment restricting full function of organs and limiting full range of movement in joints.  Endometriosis and Adhesive Capsulitis (frozen shoulder) are two examples of this.

By gently applying just the right amount of pressure directly on the surface scar and then following the lines of tension in the deeper tissues, Scar Tissue Therapy is an effective hands-on approach in returning function and mobility to areas of the body which have become unnecessarily bound and restricted.  The surface scar itself is often left feeling smoother and more colour matched to surrounding surface tissues.

After only two session my left arm and shoulder (the surgery side) had a greater range of movement than my right.  I could scarcely believe my eyes and kept going around throwing my arms up to test the truth of it. Scar Tissue Therapy on my abdominal scar also freed it, effectively breaking-up the scar tendril that had crept out to join the scars higher up.  I have restored sensation to areas previously numb. A straighter hip now makes for better balance and less weight on my left foot and knee.

Liz. 50 + Lane Cove.