Scar Softening
I have developed a technique that softens scar tissue making it malleable. The technique allows muscle, nerve and bone tissue to move independently from each other. That reduces or eliminates pain and increases range of motion. In some cases, the patient has regained full use and strength of a limb.
The technique can be painful, but will be performed to the patient's tolerance. Soreness may persist for a day, but after soreness has dissipated, range of motion will be improved. Usually, scar softening and tissue separation can take up to 6-8 sessions to regain 80-100% range of motion. Three patients have successfully recovered full range of motion and strength from scar manipulation.
Patient 1 had his leg crushed at 12 years old. Plates and screws were attached to his femur. His knee motion and strength were limited. After surgery from removing a screw, he was prescribed physical therapy. After therapy that included deep tissue massage, scar manipulation, exercises and gait training, the patient was able to return to sports at the age of 30.
Patient 2 had his arm shattered. Plates and screws were attached to his humerus. A year after his first recovery, the surgery failed and the patient re-shattered his bone. A second surgery was performed and additional plates and screws were implanted. The second surgery caused additional scar tissue to develop on top of the original scar tissue limiting the range of motion to only 15%. During his physical therapy, edema massage, progressive exercise and eventually scar tissue manipulation. The patient regained full range of motion and strength.
Patient 3 had broken her wrist. Because of the severity of the break, bracing was required for a week before surgery could be performed. After surgery, a cast was place and her arm was placed in a sling for 6 weeks. After the cast was removed, the patient experienced severe pain and almost no motion in her wrist, elbow and shoulder. The patient was diagnosed with Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSD). An occupational therapist was manually moving the patient's wrist and fingers causing the patient excruciating pain. The patient requested massage therapy and scar manipulation. After one treatment, the patient regained partial movement in her elbow, wrist and shoulder. Additionally, the RSD pain had reduced considerably. She is currently continuing with occupational therapy and scar manipulation. Her therapist has stated that the patient has progressed much farther and quicker than other RSD patients.
The technique can be painful, but will be performed to the patient's tolerance. Soreness may persist for a day, but after soreness has dissipated, range of motion will be improved. Usually, scar softening and tissue separation can take up to 6-8 sessions to regain 80-100% range of motion. Three patients have successfully recovered full range of motion and strength from scar manipulation.
Patient 1 had his leg crushed at 12 years old. Plates and screws were attached to his femur. His knee motion and strength were limited. After surgery from removing a screw, he was prescribed physical therapy. After therapy that included deep tissue massage, scar manipulation, exercises and gait training, the patient was able to return to sports at the age of 30.
Patient 2 had his arm shattered. Plates and screws were attached to his humerus. A year after his first recovery, the surgery failed and the patient re-shattered his bone. A second surgery was performed and additional plates and screws were implanted. The second surgery caused additional scar tissue to develop on top of the original scar tissue limiting the range of motion to only 15%. During his physical therapy, edema massage, progressive exercise and eventually scar tissue manipulation. The patient regained full range of motion and strength.
Patient 3 had broken her wrist. Because of the severity of the break, bracing was required for a week before surgery could be performed. After surgery, a cast was place and her arm was placed in a sling for 6 weeks. After the cast was removed, the patient experienced severe pain and almost no motion in her wrist, elbow and shoulder. The patient was diagnosed with Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSD). An occupational therapist was manually moving the patient's wrist and fingers causing the patient excruciating pain. The patient requested massage therapy and scar manipulation. After one treatment, the patient regained partial movement in her elbow, wrist and shoulder. Additionally, the RSD pain had reduced considerably. She is currently continuing with occupational therapy and scar manipulation. Her therapist has stated that the patient has progressed much farther and quicker than other RSD patients.