Scar Tissue Release

Understanding Scar Tissue and Its Impact

Scar tissue is your body’s natural response to surgery, trauma or injury. However, while it helps heal, it can also create adhesions, restrictions in movement, and poor lymphatic or blood flow. In addition, scars often carry emotional or physical memories, meaning their effect can be wide-ranging. Studies show that when scar tissue remains unaddressed, it may inhibit circulation. Consequently, it can restrict fascial gliding, thereby affecting joints, muscles and general movement.

Why Release Matters

When scar tissue becomes locked down, your body may compensate elsewhere, leading to discomfort, stiffness, or even pain in seemingly unrelated areas. For example, an abdominal scar might limit hip movement. Likewise, a shoulder scar might restrict arm range. Consequently, by releasing and re-modelling the scar tissue, you free up the whole body to work more naturally.

How LymphaTouch® Aids Scar Release

The LymphaTouch® device uses negative pressure (a gentle suction) and mechanical vibration to gently lift and stimulate soft tissue. This process improves lymphatic drainage, oxygenation and scar pliability. LymphaTouch+1 For example, when applied to a healed scar, it can soften fibrotic adhesions, reduce tightness and support improved range of motion. Because the treatment is gentle yet effective, it is suitable for both relatively new and longstanding scars.

The McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release (MSTR®) Technique

Alongside device-assisted work, I also use the McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release (MSTR®) technique — a manual, gentle but effective method of working directly with scar and adhesion tissue using skilled touch. This technique helps loosen dense collagen fibres, restore blood and lymph flow and release emotional and physical restrictions tied to the scar. It’s effective even on old scars and across many types — from caesarean and hysterectomy scars, to burns, trauma and surgical scars of all kinds.

What a Scar Release Session at Body Remedies Looks Like

When you come to Body Remedies for scar tissue release:

• We begin with a consultation so I can understand your scar history, current symptoms and goals.

• Depending on your scar and its age, we decide whether LymphaTouch®, MSTR® or a combined approach is best.

• If using LymphaTouch®, you will be asked to expose the scar area (on fully healed tissue) so the device can be applied directly.

• If using MSTR®, you’ll remain comfortably draped, and I’ll work manually over and around the scar, addressing deeper adhesions and fascial links.

• After your session, I’ll provide aftercare advice including increased hydration, gentle movement and any supportive protocols to help your tissue integrate the work.

Benefits You Can Expect

By treating your scar with these specialised techniques, you may experience:

• Improved scar texture and colour

• Greater tissue flexibility and less pulling or tightness

• Enhanced movement and reduced restrictions

• Better lymphatic and blood flow around the scar

• Emotional and physical relief tied to scar-related tension

Who Can Benefit?

Scar tissue release work is suitable for people with:

• Post-surgical scars (e.g., caesarean, hysterectomy, joint replacement)

• Trauma or burn scars

• Old scars that you didn’t treat at the time

• Scars causing tightness, discomfort, reduced mobility or emotional stress

Why Choose Body Remedies?

At Body Remedies I combine my background in paramedicine, my Bowen and MLD certifications and these scar-specialist techniques to give you a truly holistic, effective experience. Because I understand how scars affect the body from micro (cellular) through to macro (movement and posture), you’re in expert hands.