Physiotherapy in Weybridge & Woking | Scar therapy, post-operative scar management, scar massage

Scar Therapy

As your body heals after an injury, scar tissue forms. Scar tissue is fibrotic and less mobile then pre-injury. Adhesions may form, sticking together layers under the skin.

We help clients improve and manage their scars, whether that be from orthopaedic or oncology surgery or an injury that creates scar tissue.

Scar therapy is a method of non-invasive physiotherapy developed to treat scar tissue, fibrosis and adhesions. We use specialist scar massage, mobilisation and fascial release, silicone cupping, kinseiology taping, and self-care advice to promote healthy recovery.

How can scar therapy help?

~ Reduce common symptoms, such as pain, sensitivity and numbness.

~ Stimulate change to scar tissue on the skin surface, and to adhesions or fibrosis in the underlying tissue.

~ Promote functional and cosmetic improvements after surgery or injury that creates scar tissue.

~ Improve pulling or puckering of scars.

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Restore Scar Therapy

At Trinity Physiotherapy we follow the RESTORE method, which was developed by the UK's leading scar therapy teacher and Harley Street scar specialist, Emma Holly. Restore Scar Therapy is now an internationally recognised scar treatment method, taking a holistic approach, following clinical experience and available research:

- Avoid excessive inflammation with gentle techniques. Research shows that inflammation can cause scar tissue to form. It can also lead to keloid and hypertrophic scars. After some surgeries or injuries, it can increase the risk of lymphoedema and axillary web syndrome (cording).

- Promote movement of the skin and the tissue under scars. We use manual soft tissue techniques for this. Research shows that scars can become stiff and stuck. Scar massage can help improve tissue health and reduce common symptoms. After radiotherapy and surgery, tissue remodelling occurs beyond the injured area.

- Treat sensitivity and neural function/dysfunction. Using different stimulus (light, deep and vibrational massage techniques) on the skin can promote sensory rehabilitation and restoration of nerve function. This is an approach commonly used in hand therapy and stroke rehabilitation.

- Promote circulation and lymphatic drainage. Using specific manual stimulations to increase superficial blood supply and localised lymph flow. This improves soft tissue health and can reduce lymphoedema symptoms.

Sports Massage

Our Physiotherapists are all trained in sports massage. If you are just looking for some dedicated soft tissue treatment and don't have a new injury / problem that needs a full assessment and management plan, then this is a good option for you.