Types of Scars Treated
Oncology Scars:
From surgeries or treatments related to cancer. Scar tissue treatment is a crucial component of recovery for oncology patients, particularly for those who have undergone radiotherapy and surgery – and its often a forgotten option! Radiotherapy often leads to fibrosis, where excessive connective tissue forms, causing stiffness, pain, and reduced blood flow that can impair healing and limit movement.
Surgical scars, especially from procedures like mastectomies, can also restrict mobility, lead to chronic pain, and contribute to lymphedema due to disrupted lymphatic drainage. At Achieve Health, our specialised scar tissue treatments are designed to address these issues comprehensively. Through techniques such as manual therapy, myofascial release, and targeted exercises, we break down and realign scar tissue, which helps reduce pain, improve flexibility and increase range of motion.
This enhances circulation, promoting better tissue health and faster recovery – whilst also reducing the risk of long-term complications. Additionally, improving the mobility of scar tissue can prevent the formation of adhesions, which can cause further complications and discomfort. Treatment can also reduce sensitivity, sensation changes and itching. This comprehensive care is vital for oncology patients to achieve optimal recovery and maintain their health and vitality post-treatment.
Post-Surgical Scars:
Scar tissue treatment can crucial for the recovery of patients following surgeries such as joint replacements, C-sections, or cosmetic procedures. Post-surgical scars can present significant medical challenges, including restricted movement, chronic pain, and aesthetic concerns. These scars can lead to adhesions, where the scar tissue binds to underlying tissues, causing stiffness and limiting the range of motion.
At Achieve Health, our specialised scar tissue treatments are designed to address these issues comprehensively. Using advanced techniques like manual therapy, myofascial release, and targeted exercises, we work to break down and realign scar tissue. This process helps to reduce pain, improve flexibility, and enhance circulation, which is crucial for tissue health and faster recovery. By softening and mobilising the scar tissue, we can prevent the formation of adhesions that can lead to further complications and discomfort.
For patients who have undergone joint replacements, effective scar management is essential to decrease stiffness and restore full function and mobility to the affected joint. For those recovering from C-sections, scar tissue treatment can alleviate pain and improve diaphragmatic and abdominal muscle function. In cases of cosmetic surgeries, our approach not only addresses physical discomfort but also focuses on aesthetic outcomes, helping to minimize the visibility of scars and improve skin appearance.
Traumatic Scars:
Treating scar tissue can be of large benefit for patients recovering from traumatic injuries caused by accidents or injuries. These scars can create significant medical challenges, such as restricted movement, chronic pain, and aesthetic concerns. Traumatic scars often result in adhesions, where the scar tissue binds to underlying tissues, causing stiffness and limiting the range of motion, which affects overall muscle and joint function.
At Achieve Health, we offer specialised scar tissue treatments designed to address these complex issues comprehensively. This includes addressing both the physical and aesthetic aspects of scar tissue, helping to minimize visibility and improve skin texture.
Our advanced techniques, including manual therapy, myofascial release, and targeted exercises, work to break down and realign scar tissue. This approach helps to alleviate pain, improve flexibility, and enhance circulation, which is essential for tissue health and expedited recovery. By softening and mobilizing scar tissue, we can prevent adhesions that lead to further complications and discomfort whilst also making visual changes to the scar. Our comprehensive care at Achieve Health also includes patient education on self-care techniques to maintain skin health and prevent future issues.
Burn Scars:
Which can be particularly challenging due to their depth and severity.
Burn scars, alongside visual changes, can lead to significant medical challenges, including restricted movement, chronic pain, and compromised skin integrity. These scars, particularly hypertrophic and keloid scars, can cause tightness and contractures, limiting the range of motion and affecting the function of underlying muscles and joints.
At Achieve Health, our specialised scar tissue treatments are tailored to address these complex issues effectively. Through techniques such as manual therapy, myofascial release, and targeted exercises, we work to break down and realign scar tissue. This process not only helps to reduce pain and improve flexibility but also promotes better circulation, essential for tissue health and faster recovery. By softening and flattening the scar tissue, which can have visual benefits, we can also significantly enhance skin mobility and prevent the formation of contractures that can lead to further complications. Our comprehensive care for burn scars includes patient education on self-care techniques to maintain skin health.
Benefits of Scar Tissue Treatment
- Improves Lymphatic Flow
- Decreases Swelling
- Speeds Up Healing
- Encourages Development of Healthier Tissue
- Lessens the size and Visibility of scars
- Enhances Blood Flow
- Enhances Functionality
- Lessens Pain
- Restores/Improves Movement and flexibility
Treatment Examples:
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Lymphatic Drainage Massage
- Myofascial Release
- Shockwave Therapy
- Home Care Education
- PRP
Services
Scar Tissue Treatment
Understanding Scar Tissue
The Mechanisms of Scar Tissue
Why Treat?
