Scar Release Therapy
A scar is the body’s natural way of healing and replenishing skin that has been lost or damaged through injury or surgery. People develop scars for various reasons besides injury and surgery. A scar can also occur from an emotional event or past emotional trauma. Scars may also develop from infection, broken bones, or tissue that has been chronically inflamed. Scars can develop anywhere in your body and the formation of a scar can vary amongst each individual. Scars can take on many different forms. They may appear flat, lumpy, or deep. They may be pale or dark in color. They may also cause numbness or increased pain and itchiness. Scarring can be dependent on factors such as skin type and location within the body, direction of the incision or wound, type of injury, individual’s age, and nutritional status/overall health.
Scars have a direct impact on healing and optimal function. They cause tightening within the area of the scar, but also, effects can be seen further away from the scar. As scar tissue matures, it may grow in any direction, including internally. It can also significantly affect the fascial system. Our fascial system encompasses the whole body, including our organs. Restrictions of fascia in one area will cause compensatory and painful patterns in another area. Therefore, scars may negatively impact adjacent or distant joints, limbs and organs. This is why Scar Release Therapy is important for healing and reducing pain.
People will develop various types of scars throughout their lives. The collection of scars, both physical and emotional, will negatively impact our future health and wellness. Scars can lead to chronic pain, edema and swelling through disruption of the lymphatic system, increased stress response, and decreased function and mobility.
Your Therapist will use Microcurrent Point Stimulation (MPS) along with manual therapy to perform Scar Release Therapy (SRT). By releasing the scar tissue, we are relaxing tightened or contracted tissue to allow for improved blood flow, lymphatic flow, and neurological flow. This process will restart healing through the process of increasing circulation to the area, removing dead cells via the lymphatic system, and increasing the flow of energy throughout the system. Less tightness and pain in the scarred area will be felt, thus improving mobility. You may also notice improvements in scar appearance and sensation.
Your Physical Therapist will assess your scar and develop a plan of treatment.
Scars Most Often Treated:
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C sections
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Total Knee &/or hip Replacements
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Shoulder Surgeries
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Neck and Back Surgeries
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Hysterectomy
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Bladder lift
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Gall Bladder removal
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Appendix removal
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Abdominal surgeries of any kind
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Mastectomy scars
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Breast Augmentations/ reductions
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Abdominoplasties
Duration of treatment is dependent on age, depth and severity of symptoms related to the scar.
Scars less than 2 weeks old to mature older scars will benefit from SRT
You can expect to see improvements in symptoms within 3 sessions.
To see if you may be a candidate for Scar Release Therapy,