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How to do Scar Massage
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After surgery for cancer, or any other surgeries, you are left with a scar. For some individuals, these scars can heal bound down and tight. Some scars can cause pain while others can pull the skin tight and limit your arm or leg movement. Scar tissue is built up around the scar, holding the skin and tissue down. Scar massage can be very beneficial for tissue healing and to allow the incision to heal flat with less symptoms. • ⠀⠀ • First, make sure to allow the incision to fully heal before mobilizing the scar. This can take up to 6-8 weeks. You want to start only on the top layer of this skin and working to deep tissue layers gradually. Massaging the scar for 2-5 minutes at a time is plenty. Using a little lotion without perfumes can also help keep the tissue healthy. • ⠀⠀ • The main techniques and massaging motions we use are: • ⠀⠀ • -Parallel - Massage along the scar -Perpendicular - Massage up and down -Twist - Gentle use your thumb and index finger to rotate the scar • Pinch and Lift For the most benefit, try to gently pinch the skin up and away from the tissue it's bound down to underneath. ⠀⠀ • If you are less than 3 months out of surgery, it's important that your doctor or cancer rehab PT/Physio clear you and see that your incision is fully healed and that it's safe for you to start massaging. Start gentle, and with some time, you should notice a significant improvement in your symptoms and skin health. • ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • //𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬: • Instagram: @cancerrehabpt / cancerrehabpt • Website: http://cancerrehabpt.com • My Amazon Storefront: http://amazon.com/shop/cancerrehabpt • Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases • ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • • *I am a physical therapist, but not your physical therapist. Although I do monitor comments, I cannot respond to personal medical questions. Please know that these are questions for your own doctor or provider as this is general information only. Thanks! • DISCLAIMER • The content of this website, Instagram, YouTube, lectures, webinars, blogs, digital products, or other platforms does not replace the care of physical therapists or other healthcare professionals. This content is in no way to be construed or substituted as physical therapy or any other type of medical advice but is for general education purposes only. Don’t use this content to self-diagnose or self-treat any health, medical, or physical conditions. You agree to hold harmless indemnify Cancer Rehab PT, LLC and its owner/employees for any and all losses, injuries, or damages resulting from any and all claims that arise from your use or misuse of this content. The company cannot guarantee the outcome of educational content or recommendations on the company’s website, social media, products, blog, or email series, and Cancer Rehab PT, LLC’s, and owner, Kelly Sturm’s comments are expressions of opinion only. Keep in mind that we may receive commissions when you click our links and make purchases. However, this does not impact our reviews and comparisons. We try our best to keep things fair and balanced, in order to help you make the best choice for yourself.
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