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Scar Tissue
How to resolve the negative effects of Scar Tissue and Adhesions
Could scar tissue cause digestive issues, chronic pain or infertility?
The aftermath of common surgeries such as c-sections is rarely linked to health problems such as digestive issues, reduced mobility, chronic pain and infertility.
In this article we will dive into how scar tissues are different from normal tissues, the different effects of scars on the body and what you can do to release your body from the negative effects of scars and adhesions.
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My Story
I have an old scar under my right foot (from when I was 18) and a more recent one on my right shoulder. The one under the foot did not really bother me but the one on the shoulder had been uncomfortable for some time. Sometimes I felt sharp pain around the scar and around the scapula. During a course of multi-modality treatment classes that I attended recently, I was training in how to treat scars. While training I worked on many people but also had quite a bit of work done on myself as well. At the end of a treatment on my foot, I was pleasantly surprised to find my foot feel relaxed and “bigger”. I could feel the sole of the foot in a way that I hadn’t for many years. After work on my shoulder and scapula, I felt my shoulder relax and warm as if a rope had been released.
My clients have had excellent results from the scar treatments as well. Women with c-sections report experiencing more space in the lower abdomen and their scars no longer feel tight. They also report feeling more straight and tall when walking.
Clients with scars from breast implants or breast cancer have reported experiencing relief from pain and new freedom of movement and easier breathing.
I am always amazed that by simply using our hands we can offer relief from pain and restriction.
Let’s talk about scars and why we need to work on them
Scars are the result of the body’s natural healing process when deeper layers of the skin are damaged by cuts, burns, surgeries, or infections. Unlike normal skin, the tissue in a scar does not have the same structure, elasticity, or functionality.
When the skin is injured, the body initiates a healing process to close the wound and restore its protective barrier. During this process, specialized cells called fibroblasts produce collagen to replace the damaged tissue but, unlike the collagen in normal, healthy skin where the collagen is arranged in a random cross-woven pattern; collagen fibres in scar tissue are aligned in small parallel bundles, making the scar tissue less elastic.
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Often this scar tissue forms abnormal connections between adjacent tissues or organs, leading to adhesions.
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Here are some potential effects of having scars/adhesions and what you could experience:
1. Reduced Blood Flow
Scar tissue has fewer blood vessels than normal tissue, which limits circulation in the area. This reduced blood flow can impede proper oxygen and nutrient delivery to the scar area.
2. Reduced Lymphatic Flow
The lymphatic system, which helps remove waste and excess fluids, is less effective in scarred areas. This can lead to swelling or fluid buildup around the scar and reduced ability to fight infections in the region.
3. Distortion of Nerve Signals
Nerve regeneration in scar tissue is often incomplete or irregular, leading to loss of sensation, numbness, or tingling in and around the scar. Hypersensitivity or discomfort if nerves regenerate abnormally.
4. Sweat and Oil Secretion
Scar tissue lacks sweat glands and sebaceous (oil) glands; the area may become dry or less able to regulate temperature.
5. Elasticity
Scar tissue is less elastic than normal skin leading to restricted movement or flexibility in the affected area.
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Adhesions can have varying effects depending on their location and the type of surgery.
Some examples:
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- In a breast scar (Implant, Explant, or Cancer Surgery) we can experience pain or a pulling sensation around the scar and difficulty moving arms or shoulders due to tightness.
- After a C-section adhesions can tether internal organs, causing chronic pain. Scar tissue may adhere the uterus or bladder to surrounding tissues, leading to complications. Severe adhesions may lead to intestinal blockages and can cause pain during intercourse.
- In abdominal surgery adhesions are a leading cause of small bowel obstructions, tight or pulling sensations in the abdomen, worsened by movement or stretching.
- After a hip replacement surgery, adhesions can restrict the movement of the hip joint by binding muscles or soft tissues around the surgical site, this can make it difficult to achieve a full range of motion. Adhesions can cause constant discomfort or pain due to tension between the scar tissue and surrounding structures.
In short, where there is a scar, there is a blockage (blood, lymph, nerve) so we need to undo what is blocked there allowing the body to work as nature intended. Undoing adhesions will allow the scar area to open up and restore normal circulation
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I know that it sounds too simple, but that is often the way isn’t it?
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When you come to me for help with scarring I will work on the scar as much as your body allows me to at each session and I will also teach you how to work on it at home (between sessions and then ongoingly)
With your daily self care massage the sessions with me and some “secrets” that I will share with you, we will do the magic together; everything will start to flow and you will gain more mobility in the area. I am confident in saying this because it has worked on my own scars and on the clients I am helping with theirs.
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