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can massage on work on old scars?

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asked Feb 9, 2015 by anonymous
A keloid scar does not respond well to myofascial work. A keloid is raised, ropey ,hard, dense and has no definative line. It goes deepinto the matrix of the tissue. Actually scar work may exacerbate it.

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Myofascial release is a slow and deliberate technique that will help to release scar tissue. It's a technique that any good therapist can teach you (if reachable), because you will need about 5-10 /30 minute sessions within about 2 weeks, if u are only looking to address the scar tissue. But because scar tissue pulls from all of your connective tissue, you may want to consider 3-6 / 60-90 minutes massages over about a 2 week period, but always listen to your body, and if you feel you need to spread out the sessions, please do that. After the initial treatments, you may want to consider weekly to biweekly massages. Just remember this one thing: you should not be wincing or tightening up from pain during the service. This may give you temporary endorphins release that make you feel better, but it's redundant and not going to give u the long term relief you need. Contact me by email: healinghearts511@comcast.net or call directly at 770-940-6364.

Sincerely,

Dana Flax
answered Feb 18, 2015 by Ms. Dana Flax, LMT, NMT, Thai Massage, YTT200hrs, Yoga Therapy, Deep/Sports Massage (300 points)
I tynk with the use of oils that prevents scars can mk it off....
continous massage is very important due to such situation.
Am a massage joint body movement therapist.
based in Ghana.
agree about keyloids...please see a doctor who may or may not recommend massage.
cross-fiber friction is the best way to break down scar tissue.  This should help explain how this massage technique breaks down the tissue and the benefits. Also checking out sites such as the AMTA and the ABMP can be beneficial.

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I've had great results working with old scar tissue on several clients.  I use cross fiber friction with a little bit of coconut oil.  I've also used gentle cupping and lavender essentail oil.  I teach my clients how to do this for themselves at home expecially if the scar tissue makes them feel tight.
answered Mar 5, 2015 by Colleen Quinn, LMT, NCMT (530 points)
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