by Fiona Palmer | Oct 4, 2024 | Scar Tissue
A scar could be affected by changes in air pressure, humidity and temperature. Yes your scar could be sensitive to weather patterns. Changes to the nerves or if the nerves have not fully repaired may make them sensitive to changes in pressure. In cold weather blood...
by Fiona Palmer | Oct 2, 2024 | Scar Tissue
A scar might become thicker because of how the body heals. A part of a scar might be thicker if it had a disrupted or abnormal healing process. We need collagen to repair the tissue after injury or surgery. As a wound heals and the scar forms less collagen should be...
by Fiona Palmer | Sep 30, 2024 | Scar Tissue
Nerve damage associated with scar tissue can lead to pain, a loss of sensation and even a change in function and movement. Nerves could get stuck in the scar as it is forming. When you then move and the scar is pulled it pulls the nerve and this can lead to tingling,...
by Fiona Palmer | Sep 27, 2024 | Scar Tissue
Scars come in all shapes and sizes. Mastectomy surgery, lumpectomy, lymph node dissection for the treatment of breast cancer. We have reconstructive surgery, back surgery and abdominal surgery including c-section will all leave there mark. All wounds go through the...
by Fiona Palmer | Jun 19, 2024 | Scar Tissue
Scar massage can enhance healing and improve your scar’s long-term appearance and outcome. What can scar massage offer you? • It can help to relieve pain • Improve circulation and blood flow to the area • It can reduce sensitivity and itching • Reduces...
by Fiona Palmer | Jan 8, 2024 | Pelvic Floor Health, Scar Tissue
The short answer is yes, they should. If you want to know why, read on. The image below shows the anal sphincters What is the function of the pelvic floor? The 5 S’s of your pelvic floor. Sphincter Control. These muscles allow you to pee and poo and prevent...
