Scar Tissue Management
Supporting tissue mobility, comfort and movement following surgery or injury
Scar tissue is a normal part of the body’s healing process following surgery, injury or trauma. As tissues heal, a scar and the surrounding tissues can sometimes feel tight, sensitive or restricted and may affect movement or comfort.
At Encourage Movement, scar tissue management forms part of a wider approach to recovery. Treatment is tailored to the location, type and stage of healing, as well as your symptoms, movement and individual goals.
What I Can Help With
- Post-operative scar tissue
- C-section scars
- Abdominal and pelvic surgical scars
- Scars following orthopaedic or other surgery
- Tightness or restriction around a scar
- Scar sensitivity or discomfort
- Changes in movement associated with scar tissue
- Reduced mobility of the surrounding tissues
- Supporting recovery following surgery or injury
Assessment
Your first appointment includes an assessment of your scar, the surrounding tissues and how they may be affecting movement and function.
I will consider your stage of healing, symptoms, medical and surgical history and individual goals before deciding whether scar tissue treatment is appropriate.
Treatment & Scar Tissue Management
Depending on your individual needs and stage of recovery, treatment may include appropriate hands-on techniques to the scar and surrounding tissues, soft-tissue techniques, myofascial techniques, IASTM and movement-based rehabilitation.
You may also be given guidance on how to safely manage your scar tissue between appointments.
C-Section Scar Management
C-section scar management can form part of postnatal recovery where the scar or surrounding tissues feel tight, sensitive or restricted.
Treatment is adapted to your stage of healing and may be combined with postnatal osteopathy, movement work and rehabilitation to support your wider recovery.
Rehabilitation & Movement
Scar tissue management is not only about the scar itself. Where appropriate, treatment can be combined with movement and rehabilitation to help restore mobility, strength, confidence and comfortable movement.
The aim is to support your wider recovery and help you gradually return to everyday activities, exercise and sport.
When to Book
If you have not previously been assessed at Encourage Movement, please book an Initial Consultation before scheduling scar tissue treatment. This allows your symptoms, medical history, stage of healing and scar to be assessed first.
If you have any concerns about healing, infection, wound complications or other medical symptoms, you should seek appropriate medical advice before treatment.