Scar Massage
Taking Care of Your Scar
Did you know scars continue to heal and respond to treatment even years later?
• Keep the area hydrated with a good moisturizer.
• Gentle massage can improve the texture and flexibility of your scar.
• Movement helps maintain circulation and elasticity.
Your body has an incredible ability to heal itself, and with the right support, you can help it along
the way
Read the articles below to find more information about scar health and massage
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Why Confidence Often Disappears After Cancer Treatment – And How to Begin Rebuilding It
"I should feel grateful... but I feel like a stranger in my own skin." If you have completed cancer treatment, others may assume you're "back to normal", but inernally, everything feels different. You might look in the mirror and barley recognise yourself. You may...
Inflammation: The Slow Burn We Often Miss
When we hear the word inflammation, most of us picture something red, swollen and painful– maybe a sprained ankle, a sore throat or a bruised knee. That's acute inflammation, your body's brilliant first responder system rushing to the scene to protect and heal. You...
Reflexology: A Gentle Touch for Healing and Wellbeing
When life feels overwhelming and your body aches for a little kindness, reflexology can be a beautiful place to start. If you've heard the word but aren't quite sure what it means– you're not alone. Let's take a walk through the basics together, and explore why...
How Do I Know If I Have Osteoporosis– Without Waiting For A Break?
How do I find out if I have osteoporosis– or do I have to wait until I fall and break something? Such a good question (Thanks Jackie Golynia). And the short answer? No, you don't have to wait for a break. But unless you're considered high risk, you probably won't be...
Bones, Balance & A Bit of Sass
Bones, Balance and A Bit of Sass Let's talk about bones– our glorious, living, breathing structure that helps keep us tall, carries us through life, and definately needs a little love as we get older. Because whether your're post-menopausal, post-treatment, or just...
The Lymphatic System and You
If you've experienced swelling, puffiness, or tightness after surgery or radiotherapy, your lymphatic system may be under stress. And you are not alone. The lymphatic system plays a vital role in your immune system, fluid balance, and healing– but cancer treatment can...
Bone Health After Cancer
Strong Foundations: Looking After Your Bones After Cancer Your bones do more than just hold you up– they are living, dynamic tissue that respond to movement, loading, nutrition, and hormones. After cancer treatment, they may need some extra care. Let's talk about...
Fatigue Fighters: Managing Low Energy After Treatment
Energy Returns, Not All At Once, But With Every Gentle Movement. You are told the treatment's finished– but your body still feels like it is running on empty. No one warned you that it would be this hard to get out of bed, to walk to the kitchen, to string a full day...
Moving Again: Gentle, Safe, and Supportive Exercise After Cancer
You have been through so much. Your body has carried you through diagnosis, treatment, fatigue, and all the ups and downs in between. And now, you are wondering.... Can I move agin? ShouldI? How do I start without overdoing it? If any of that feels familiar, this blog...
Numb Toes And Tingling Fingers? Understanding Peripheral Neuropathy During Cancer Treatment
These are just a few signs of peripheral neuropathy– a condition that can sneak in during or after cancer treatment, often without much warning. If you are experiencing these symptoms, you are not alone– and you're not imagining it.What is Peripheral Neuropathy?...