Did you know that you can form scar tissue under the skin? Soft tissue injuries, like strained or sprained muscles, are common occurrences. When an injury like this occurs, it often forms scarring around the affected muscle tissue. These injuries usually heal successfully, but scarring can contribute to chronic pain and make your joints stiff.
Do you think you might have a buildup of scar tissue? If so, you might want to learn how the Graston Technique® can be used by physical therapists to help get rid of scar tissue.
Treating a buildup of scar tissue
Scar tissue is more fibrous and stiff than regular soft tissue. This is because it receives less blood, which can make the areas in your body where it builds up less flexible. After an injury like a joint dislocation or a sprain, scar tissue can build up and form masses called adhesions. Adhesions can prevent your body from moving normally even after you heal.
A physical therapist may be able to help get rid of scar tissue with a specialized treatment known as the Graston Technique. This technique promotes muscle fiber separation, which can alleviate pain caused by scar tissue and can even help restore flexibility.
How does the Graston Technique work?
The Graston Technique uses patented tools to locate and treat soft tissue damage like scarring. These specialized tools are rounded and are often made of stainless steel or hard plastic, and they are not intended to be painful or uncomfortable for the patient.
A physical therapist will rub the tools along the skin intended to stimulate your soft tissue. This allows the physical therapist to detect adhesions. The physical therapist can break up scar tissue by applying pressure to the affected area. This pressure leads to an inflammatory response around the affected area, which allows the body to reabsorb unneeded scar tissue and promotes the healing of adhesions.
Panther Physical Therapy is ready to help get rid of your scar tissue
If you’re suffering from an uncomfortable or even painful buildup of scar tissue, it shouldn’t be ignored. Our expert team at Panther Physical Therapy can help get rid of your scar tissue with specialized techniques. We are prepared to build you a personalized treatment plan to manage your adhesions and the symptoms they’re causing.
Contact our team today for more information about how we can treat scar tissue or to schedule an initial appointment.