| Many people have at least one scar on their body, | | | | area. Such precautions make Lymphatic Drainage |
| whether it's from a cut or burn, or a surgical incision. | | | | Massage, with its focus on increasing circulation and |
| Since most scars typically blend into the skin, many | | | | light pressure, a perfect modality for working on scar |
| people who have them may not even remember they | | | | tissue. |
| exist at all, and probably don't think they can do any | | | | Depending on the size of the wound, the scar may |
| harm. Depending on the severity of the wound, a scar | | | | become dry and hard, and the surrounding skin may |
| can hinder circulation in the area, posing health risks in | | | | have difficulty moving or stretching. Lotions, oils, and |
| the future. Bodyworkers can work with scar tissue to | | | | heat-based therapy are very therapeutic and can help |
| increase blood flow around the scar, making it softer | | | | alleviate discomfort and increase the scar's flexibility. |
| and more pliable. | | | | Scars can inadvertently cause a variety of health |
| Massage therapists are sure to come across clients | | | | problems, such as numbness and nerve pain. Through |
| with all types of scars. Scars can be any shape or | | | | stretching, warming, and the application of gentle |
| size, and develop anywhere on the body resulting from | | | | massage, bodyworkers can effectively treat these |
| a burn or laceration. Some in the medical field believe | | | | ailments. If performed early enough in the scar tissue |
| that scar tissue can cause severe health ailments | | | | development, they may be able to prevent these |
| down the road, prompting the need for immediate | | | | health problems from occurring at all. |
| attention to the scar. | | | | Learn more about the specific techniques you can use |
| Since scar tissue is formed over a wound, massage | | | | to help lessen the possibility of any health risks |
| therapists must use extreme caution and a gentle | | | | developing as a result of scar tissue. |
| touch when performing any type of massage on the | | | | |