How To Break Up Scar Tissue - 6 Effective Methods

Scar tissue can limit your mobility and cause pain and tightness. In this video, we show you 6 effective techniques for breaking up scar tissue and improving tissue mobility.

✨ Scar Tissue Breakdown Methods Covered:

1. Scar Massage- Learn proper techniques for massaging and mobilizing scar tissue to improve pliability.

2. Cross Friction Massage- This deep friction massage helps remodel and soften thick scar tissue adhesions.

3. Active Release Technique (ART) - We demonstrate this patented soft tissue treatment for releasing entrapped muscles, fascia, tendons, and nerves.

4. Myofascial Release - Targeted myofascial release techniques help eliminate restrictions and increase mobility in scarred areas.

5. Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (Graston Technique) - Using specialized tools, we show how to break down scar tissue adhesions.

6. Muscle Flossing - This compression wrap technique can improve mobility and blood flow in scarred muscles and fascia.

Improve your mobility, reduce pain, and enhance recovery from injuries with these proven techniques.

Don't let scar tissue limit you - watch now to learn how to break up scar tissue!

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Chapters:
00:00 - 00:15 - Intro
0:15 - 2:49 - What is Scar Tissue? (Internal and External)
2:49 - 3:25 - Why is it important to break up?
3:25 - 4:08 - Many Methods with 1 Goal
4:08 - 4:42 - Scar Massage
4:42 - 5:20 - Cross Friction Massage
5:20 - 6:53 - Active Release Technique (ART)
6:53 - 8:28 - Myofascial Release
8:28 - 10:29 - Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (Graston)
10:29 - 11:21 - Tack and Floss/Muscle Flossing
11:21 - 11:58 - Key Point To Remember
11:58 - 12:37 - One Last Way It Impact & It's OK to Need Help
12:37 - 13:08 - Outro

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[BeatrizFerreiradeAssis]

Excellent content!!! Thank you very much for sharing 😊

[glammedbylemmy]

Using a physical scrub is also really gud

[NyangDago]

I had my first ever surgery in August, a ganglion cyst removal that puzzled my doctors because of how high up on my hand it sat. My scar tissue isn't flat, it almost bulges out of my skin, and it's very tender. I looked up what could help with the pain and apparently breaking up the tissue helps so we'll see! Unfortunately I have two more cysts on my other hand so maybe if this first one heals properly, I'll look into getting the other one's removed.

[IpsissimusPrime]

Great intro to this issue. Have to check out flossing video. Very helpful! Thanks!

[marythompson]

Thank you for explaining the different ways of getting rid of scar tissue! I had knee surgery6 weeks aga. I have therapy 3x a weeks. I have developed scar tissue on the outside and back of my R Knee. Its so painful. I can barely do the exercises icwas doing very well! Maybe i overdid! I will use some of those techniques you taught. It wakes up with a screem, so I am very glad I found you, so I know how to use the right techniques. Thx😊

[SHJ]

This was great information! I'm pretty sure this helped me figure out what my bicep pain is. It sounds like it's an adhesion pain.

[nicole]

I have adhesions from 3 c-sections and a laparoscopic hysterectomy. They are causing intestinal obstructions and so far I’ve been lucky enough that they work itself out. I’m curious if any of these will help in my case. I will do anything to prevent that pain that usually last 24 hours to finally heal.

[sharonsmith]

Interesting video!😊 i had a diagnostic laparoscopic surgery, and now walking has started becomimg painful on my hip on the side they made incisions, its terrible and they have me waiting list for chronic pain center for almost a year. They never found any rhing wrong.during surgery but adhsions on my colon? This was my first and only surgery that I ever had..i feel pains all the time when i wakeup through out the day and until im in bed... im struggling and i got no idea what i can even do anymore...just so awful..
😢😢

[marshajanulis]

Can you please say something about post hip replacement methods?
Im going into my 3rd week and starting to develop hardness.
Thank you for the video, was very helpful.

[nettarose]

Standing for a long period will cause stiffness and when sitting I have to keep adjusting my leg because my knee becomes stiff

[thatampguy]

I had completely severed the extensor, the central slip on my left index finger and part of the extensor on the outside of the finger at the dip joint. I’m fully recovered now, but I have significant stiffness in that finger and sadly I can no longer play guitar because of it. I have a lot of adhesions and tightness. is that scraping technique something that would be helpful to regaining my range of motion?

[tonycastro]

Help!

I completed a knee revision a year ago, my. Knee has terrible from seated to standing, my surgeon says there is nothing that can be done.

I’m training for 7th and finally Full Ironman, can you help set me up with a successful program???

Tri-Tanium Tony Castro

[rahbia]

I have Ehlers Danlos disease and fibromyalgia. I had knee surgery June 19th, 2024. Home health showed once for exercise in two weeks. I finally was able to get into our truck so my husband could get me to PT. Been there ever since. The stretching technique they use was so painful I turned into a screamer and finally stopped them from doing that because of the amount of pain meds I had to be on just to go to therapy.

Whew! Anyway, I started seeing a ART specialist three weeks ago and am getting results. But the surgeon wants me to go under anesthesia and have it bent and broken up.

I do feel like this will set me back because nobody understands the disease. It creates scar tissue and has slow healing affects. It is a condition that creates loose ligaments and tissue throughout the body. I really need guidance here. The PT wants me to go under too.

Can you please give me your opinion on best strategy?

[negative]

How soon after suture removal can we start massage? I can feel my scars getting tight, i want to avoid some of the adhesion if possible, thank you

[ChenColina-sb]

I have a scar tissue on my lips its so bumpy after bog beaten is there a possible to remove?

[CharlesChen-ozis]

How would I go about a trigger finger issue with the muscle flossing?? On the left pinky and not sure how to go about the muscle flossing

[nettarose]

I really need help… are you in the Charlotte NC area or can you recommend someone in my area? I started my bike riding but the pain is so great I can barely walk for the next few days…. And where can the tools be purchased?

[Brahiiiiiim]

Can it forme in pip joints of the toe after a dislocation?

[sonyajohnson]

I am 4 weeks out and my ROM is at 100 with pressure. And any further causes sharp pain. Do I still push through? Also can I massage the scar at 4 weeks all scabs are off and glue has peeled off. If I push my range of motion hard, I have a lot of swelling and pain the rest of the day which then limits my activities so I don’t see the benefit of pushing to that limit.

[Jim-ubbp]

I have a large area of scar tissue on the sole of my foot after removal of a Nortons neuroma. I am in Harrisburg Pa. Is there anyone locally you might recommend?