Scar Tissue Release Therapy

What is Scar Tissue Release Therapy?

Injury, accidents and surgery can leave people suffering from discomfort, pain and restricted movement near a scarred area.

 A number of therapies that specifically target scar tissue are starting to draw attention for their incredible benefits, including Scar Tissue Release, Scar Massage and Scar Work. While each varies slightly in terms of title, approach and techniques, they share a number of common elements, which all aim 
to restore function and aid healing.

 The breakdown of scar tissue is a common benefit gained through massage. This is because the tissue in an area that is scarred, lacks the organisational structure and integrity of healthy skin.

 Similarly, people who have certain inflammatory conditions, such as endometriosis and some forms of bowel disease, can suffer from adhesions in the abdominal or pelvic area.

What to expect?

During a Scar Tissue Release treatment, the therapist will use a variety of gentle techniques on and around the site of the scar or adhesions to help improve feeling and functionality in the affected tissue. These include sweeping, stretching and ‘press and release’ movements, with the client rarely feeling any discomfort.

Following treatment, clients often report improved movement in the area, a reduction in pain or discomfort, restored feeling, and an improvement in the appearance of any external
scar tissue.

Treatments are carried out once wounds or external scarring has healed, and approval may be needed beforehand if you are still under the care of a specialist. Yet, interestingly, old scars – even ones that have been there for a number of decades – can respond just as well to treatment as more recent scars.