Scars occur after your skin repairs itself from an injury or incision. These can occur after an accident or from a surgery and can be both external or internal, depending on the cause of the wound. When our skin is injured, the body works to reconnect the tissues broken apart and creates a scab to protect our bodies from germs and infection. After the scab falls off, a scar is left and can vary in coloration from pale pink, brown, or silver. Scar tissue also has a different texture and quality than the surrounding tissue, and is generally less flexible than the surrounding skin, which can lead to discomfort and pain if the scarred skin affects your range of motion.
There are also different types of scars, including, hypertrophic scars, keloidal scars, atrophic scars, contracture scars, and acne scars. Scars often can restrict movement of function of the body when it causes tightening of the tissue around it. Because scar tissue has the potential of spreading in any direction, it may not only affect the joint, limb or surrounding area, but it can affect underlying organs as well. However, releasing the scar tissue can have very effective results, including increased mobility, diminish complications, lighten the appearance of the scar and decrease pain, especially with deep scars.
MPS (Microcurrent Point Stimulation) is the method used to release scars and is especially effective in treating large, deep, painful scars. The term ‘release’ refers to the relaxing of contracted and tightened tissue. Combined with manual release work (a specialized type of massage), MPS Scar/Adhesion Release Therapy significantly reduces the restrictions of scar tissue.
How does it work?
With the use of microcurrent probes on the tissue around the scar, this creates a healing, inflammatory response on the area. During this process, dead cells and scar tissue are broken down by the body; circulation to the area is increased; and the lymphatic system works to excrete the dead cells through the blood stream.
What should I expect?
Worry not, this procedure is generally painless. The duration of the treatment will vary based on how long you’ve had the scar, how deep it is, and any pain you may be having caused from the scar. Over time, you should see visible change in the appearance of the scar and gradually, you should also notice a reduction in the tightness of the surrounding tissue around the scar site. MPS has been beneficial to patients with injuries from decades ago and burn victims.
Whether from injury or surgery, scar tissue can be significantly improved with MPS Scar/Adhesion Release Therapy. Contact us today to learn more or to schedule your next appointment.