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Scar Tissue Break Down Restoration Chiropractor

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If left untreated/unmanaged, scar tissue could lead to mobility and chronic pain issues. Individuals recovering from a traumatic injury often have issues brought on by scar tissue. Scar tissue build-up is part of the healing process, but in some cases, the tissue build-up can create another set of health issues. Restricted mobility, range of motion, and lack of flexibilityΒ can worsen over time.

Chiropractors are taught to consider the presence of scar tissue when performing adjustments. This is especially true for patients recovering from a traumatic injury. If left untreated, it could affect:

  • Recovery progress
  • Treatment approaches
  • The capability of the individual to handle the treatment
  • The planning and execution of a chiropractic recovery strategy

Breakdown

The tissue can be broken up, managed, and kept loose/relaxed through various chiropractic/physical therapy techniques, stretches, exercises, and diet adjustments. Breaking up scar tissue and keeping it relaxed is necessary to restore full movement and range of motion. A certain degree of tissue will remain to mark the wound, but the pliability and softness of these tissues can be treated. Chiropractors can implement several techniques.

Graston Technique

TheΒ Graston technique uses instrumentation to address scarring inΒ soft-tissue areasΒ like theΒ legs, neck, and lower back. A chiropractor targets the thicker scar tissue areas, gently breaking them down.

Instrument Adjustment

Chiropractors can target specific areas of scar tissue buildup using a pulsating instrument. The instrument massages the areas to improve flexibility and reduce stress in the tissue.

Assisted Manipulation

The assisted manipulation techniqueΒ soothes the area before performing manual adjustments. A chiropractor could use light oil for heat, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulationΒ to loosen tension, or numbing gel/cream to soften any sensitivity.

Trigger point therapy

This therapy focuses onΒ heavily scarred tissue areasΒ where there isΒ substantial buildup. A chiropractor breaks down the scar tissue whileΒ continually testing the motion.

Therapeutic massage

Therapeutic massage is necessary with widespread scar tissue. It improves blood flow and gently stimulates scar tissue to improve movement and alleviate pain. TheseΒ techniques and how they are applied depending on the individual and the amount of tissue build-up. For example, certain techniques work better for different situations like:

  • The Graston technique could help after surgery
  • Trigger point therapy can help when muscle spasms, and knots present
  • Therapeutic massage could be best suited for soft tissue scarring, like whiplash or muscle strains

Adjustment Attention

Recent injuries that produce scar tissue can usually be felt while a chiropractor palpates the area, while radiological imaging shows scar tissue from past injuries. AΒ chiropractor will take note of these areas when developing a treatment plan. Severe scar tissue will need special focus, which could mean a longer recovery. This is because the body could take longer to adjust to the adjustments being made. AΒ thorough consultation and investigation will be performed/examined before any adjustments begin.


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References

Shin, Thuzar M, and Jeremy S Bordeaux. β€œThe role of massage in scar management: a literature review.” Dermatologic surgery: official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.]Β vol. 38,3 (2012): 414-23. doi:10.1111/j.1524-4725.2011.02201.x

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