HELPING YOU GO FROM SCARRED TO STARRED!

MSTR®
McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release
Scars are a vastly overlooked source of physiological & bio-mechanical disfunction & a potential trigger for emotional trauma.
McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release Therapy is a gentle technique which aims to aid greater blood flow & lymphatic drainage in post trauma or post surgery scars allowing for the area to become smoother & less problematic. The body forms scar tissue as a natural response to trauma when the skin is lacerated or punctured either by trauma or surgery. During the repair process the body lays down thick layers of densely packed collagen fibres though which blood circulation, oxygenation & lymphatic flow are restricted. This thickened fibrous mass causes a dragging or pulling on the surrounding healthy tissues which over time can lead to the body setting up compensatory patterns of movement, often resulting in pain & long standing issues that don't resolve with manual therapies unless the scar tissue is addressed . Furthermore the severing of delicate nerve tissue often results in abnormal sensation of not only the scar but the surrounding tissue & quite often an individual can have a difficult relationship with a scar if they don't like how it looks or if it triggers emotional memories related to the traumatic events which caused it to be there.
Clients with scars may experience:
Numbness
Itching
Tingling
Pain
Burning
Feeling intense cold
Hypersensitivity
Reduced range of movement
Loss of flexibility
Postural distortion
Weakened muscles
Emotional distress
Symptoms may still be present and problematic decades after the initial trauma and can severely impact on daily life but it is never too late to work on scar tissue.
Releasing scar tissue using MSTR can result in:
Reduction in pain
Changes in colour /tone of thescar
Lumps/bumps/ridges/dips becoming smoother
Increased range of movement
Restored sensation /reduction in numbness or sensation of hot/ cold
Increased blood flow & oxygen to the area
Increased lymphatic drainage reducing swelling and redness
A release of emotion (especially if the scar was acquired in a traumatic or emergency situation)
Common scars that clients present include, but aren't limited to;
C-Section scars
Spinal surgery scars
Mastectomy/breast reconstruction scars
Hysterectomy scars
Abdominal and appendix scars
Underlying scars from keyhole surgery
Hip, ankle and knee surgery scars
Carpal tunnel surgery scar
Heart surgery scars
Trauma scars such as (but not limited to)
cuts
stab wounds
bullet wounds
Other scar type tissue MSTR may help
Plantar fasciitis scarring
Dupuytrens contracture
Tears to muscle, tendon, ligament
Get in touch to speak to me about your individual circumstances or if you would like to book an appointment for MSTR please click below.
***MSTR is a complementary therapy & not intended as a replacement for mainstream medical care. If you have any concerns about your health please consult your GP***