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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Pelvic Floor Muscle Training
Pelvic Floor Muscles Training: "Common mistakes that could slow down or undermine your progress". "Did you know that studies have found that when healthy women were tested on their ability to engage their pelvic floor, 30% were unable to contract their pelvic floor...
Why Does My Scar Hurt? Weather?
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...
Why Does My Scar Hurt? Thick Scars
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...
Why Does My Scar Hurt? Nerve Damage
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,...
Why Does My Scar Hurt?
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...
Scar Massage
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 stiffness •...
Should Men Train Their Pelvic Floor?
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 leakage of...