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Overview. This procedure uses an ultrasonic instrument to break up and remove scar tissue from a damaged tendon. It's performed through a tiny incision in your skin. It helps treat the pain and inflammation of tendonitis.
There are many types of therapies for scar tissue, but the standard treatment commonly involves exercise and massage — specifically, stretching and pulling the scar tissue to soften, align and elongate it.
The Graston technique, an innovative scar tissue treatment, is among the most effective ways to address surgery scar tissue and problems that are associated with it. Safe, effective and non-invasive, it's a viable option for anyone who suffers from problems due to surgery scar tissue.
Physical therapy can be a viable option for scar tissue treatment and associated pain. Physical therapists use a combination of active and passive motion to break down and retrain scar tissue. Active motion refers to a patient moving the affected area under his or her own power.
Dermatologists may inject a corticosteroid solution directly into a hypertrophic scar or keloid, which may help reduce its size. Steroids break the bonds between collagen fibers, which reduces the amount of scar tissue beneath the skin.
For best results, you should perform scar massage for at least 10 minutes, twice a day, for six months. You should only stop sooner than that if the scar starts showing signs of infection or you experience intolerable discomfort.
When your chiropractor uses the Graston Technique, he or she will use stainless steel instruments to first detect areas of soft-tissue injury and then to break up the restricted tissue. Although some minor discomfort may occur, the treatment is not painful.
Some insurance plans do cover Graston technique sessions, but it is best to check with your provider to see if you are eligible for coverage. If you are not covered by insurance, there are often other payment options available. Your chiropractor's office could give you more information for additional options.
Laser therapy
There are two types of laser therapies for treating scar tissue: ablative and nonablative. A doctor will use ablative laser therapy to flatten scar tissue. Nonablative laser therapy can disrupt the blood supply in the scar tissue, which will eventually kill off the abnormal tissue.
Why internal scars won't stop growing. Normal scar tissue forms to heal an internal wound and quietly retreats when the job is done. But in many common diseases — kidney, liver and lung fibrosis — the scar tissue goes rogue and strangles vital organs. These diseases are largely untreatable and ultimately fatal.
Scars generally only reach about 70 to 80% of skins normal strength and therefore can easily be injured. During your scar massage, keep an eye out for blistering, open areas, or a rash. You may be applying too much pressure or being too rough. If this happens, stop massaging in this area and allow it to heal.
How often would the treatment be done? The Graston treatment is generally given for a period of four to five weeks. Patients get two treatments every week. But according to the Graston site, patients usually experience results by the third or fourth treatment.
Another great treatment that we have is rapid release technologies vibration therapy. What this does, this vibrates at certain frequency, and helps break up scar tissue adhesions.
The Graston Technique is known for its ability to reach deeper layers of tissue more quickly than traditional massage, which may involve gradual pressure and more generalized treatment. In the comparison of efficacy, it's important to consider the specific conditions being treated.
Graston Tools
These tools are made of stainless steel and are concave and convex-shaped. They have rounded edges and are not sharp. The instruments are used to scan over and detect areas of injured fibrotic tissue.
Scar Tissue Release Therapy is a gentle yet effective modality. In your session you may feel such sensations as a slight tugging or pressure as the scar tissue is released.
Increased temperature is a common physiological effect that helps to break down scar tissue. Increased temperature involves both superficial and deep tissues increasing in temperature. Increasing temperature of tissues within the body helps to loosen scar tissue.
In summary, regular lymphatic massages post-surgery offer numerous benefits, including reducing swelling and inflammation, improving circulation and healing, and managing scar tissue. These massages are essential for recovery, ensuring optimal results and patient satisfaction.
Corticosteroid injections.
Steroid injections are often used to treat raised scars, like keloids or hypertrophic scars. The steroids are injected directly into the scar to break down collagen fibers, making the scar smaller, flatter, and softer.
Surgery also can be an option to remove skin tags, moles, keloids, and other scars. Health plans often consider this type of surgery to be medically necessary, so it's typically covered by insurance. Your out-of-pocket costs may include meeting a deductible and copays or coinsurance.