MSTR®Scar Tissue Release

Written By Aya Wikotu

What is Scar Tissue??

  • Scar Tissue is a collection of collagen and cells that covers the site of the injury.

  • It is a result of the body’s natural healing after an injury or trauma.

  • Scar tissue can cause discomfort, pain, pulling sensations, nerve issues, reduced muscles function or restricted motion.

What is MSTR®Scar Tissue Release ??

McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release® was developed by Mr Alastair McLoughlin who is experienced Instructor/remedial massage therapist himself.

It is designed for post-surgical recovery, particularly for scars resulting from trauma or surgery.

MSTR® is non-invasive body work. Therapist place finger tip on the scar and move various direction rhythmically with gentle pressure.

What Scar can be treated??

Example

  • Cesarean sections

  • Hysterectomies

  • All type of scars from surgeries(knee/heart/hip etc)

  • Trauma wound scars

  • Epidural injections

  • Mastectomies

  • Amputations

  • Laparoscopic surgery

  • Acne / Stretch marks

  • Burns/skin grafts/fibrous tissue

  • Plantar fasciitis / carpal tunnel

What kind of symptoms can MSTR® be helpful for?

Examples:

  • Numbness or desensitisation in or around the area of the scar

  • Pain

  • Feeling of disconnection between upper and lower body (e.g.C-section scars)

  • Hypersensitivity/Burning/Itching

  • Physical appearance(e.g.colouration and texture)

  • Emotional and psychological pain associated with scars and the events that created them

Benefits of MSTR®

  • Assists in releasing restrictive scar tissue

  • Reduces the visible appearance of scars

  • Improves blood circulation and lymph flow

  • Helps tissue become healthier and softer

  • Improves range of motion

  • Reduces pain or soreness and more

How many sessions do I need??

The treatment time depends on the number of scars and their sizes.

If you are treating one or two areas, a 60-minute session to assess your comfort level and your body's response.

Follow up treatments can be scheduled after around 48 hours for small scars and 5-7days for large scars.

*At least 3 sessions are recommended for scar tissue treatment.

A big thank you to my beautiful client for allowing me to take a photo

Aya Wikotu