Scar Therapy
Scars form as part of the natural healing process that follows surgery or an injury. Scar tissue forms when collagen fibres develop over the site of trauma to protect and strengthen the wound. They may build up in a haphazard pattern and the tissue becomes more fibrous and less flexible than the original tissue. Adhesions may occur where the scar tissue becomes attached or stuck to adjacent structures or underlying tissues, leading to these tissues to become distorted.
Scars continue to change and mature over the course of up to two years, and during this time sometimes the scar may become tight, painful or restrict the mobility of the surrounding tissues and therefore affect joints, posture, and function.
Whether scars are large or small, deep, or superficial, they can have a profound effect on a person’s quality of life, but they can be treated to optimise the healing and improve the quality, strength, and mobility of them.
The aim of scar therapy is to decrease any adhesions or stuck down tissue, decrease pain or discomfort and create a strong, healthy and mobile scar. Both old and new scars can benefit from treatment. Scar therapy can help to stimulate and boost healing by increasing the blood flow which helps to nourish the area and assisting with the flow of lymph fluid. It can also reduce sensitivity and numbness in the area and often improve the visual appearance.
ScarWork is a gentle, painless manual therapy that uses light touch to soften and release scars and by doing so, create improved movement between the skin, fascia, muscles, organs and skeleton. It is a holistic treatment that identifies if there are any further reaching impacts or complications from a scar, and works to integrate the scar into the surrounding tissue to gain the best possible result from any scarring. Several sessions may be required to achieve the best results and our ScarWork therapist can advise on self-treatment and products that will also help to improve the outcome.
Call 01843 590067 or email us to book an appointment today.
Our Clinic
Services
• Physiotherapy
• Chiropody
• Podiatry / Biomechanics
• Sports Injury Rehabilitation
• Sports performance evaluation
• Massage
What our clients say…
Fantastic treatment today from Craig!! Cannot thank him enough for getting me patched up and moving easier, especially when I do insist on getting back on stage tonight! You are my superstar! 5 stars!!
K Wilshaw- Westgate
Matt is brilliant. After ACL reconstruction he is such a positive influence on my physical journey to recovery. Highly recommended.
Kristina-Ramsgate
Very good service. Polite, courteous and efficient.
Paul – Ramsgate
The quality of the specialist expertise of the physiotherapist in the practice is simply outstanding – by far the best in terms of effective treatment I have ever experienced.
C Corfield – Whitstable
Took my 12yr old son to see Craig today. Brilliant! amazing Physio but more importantly great at talking to kids. Highly recommended. My son now wants to be a sports Physio and Parkour coach. Life goals sorted!
Sandra- Margate
Been to see Matt twice now and his knowledge is second to none.
Friendly staff too. Yes I would recommend this place.Clare – Ramsgate
Professional clinic and skilled physiotherapists helped me manage my ongoing pain.
Hannah – Ramsgate
Excellent service highly recommended for post operative physio
5 stars!!Lisa – Ramsgate
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