McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release or MSTR is a gentle and profoundly effective, natural way of working on scar tissue. It can help the scar and surrounding areas rapidly return to a more normal state.
MSTR is applied using gentle pressure moves with fingertips. These purposeful and focused moves help to gently free the restrictions in the scar tissue. No force is involved in any way and there is no use of chemicals, oils, or lotions.
This scar work is not massage, deep friction work, fascial release, or Bowen. It is a unique method that focuses solely on scar tissue and works with the collagen fibers in the skin.
Do You Have A Scar?
What if I have a strong emotional connection linked to my scar?
Every scar is caused by some kind of trauma. Some scars may have been acquired in distressing circumstances or be associated with specific events or memories. In these situations, it is recommended that MSTR is the only therapy applied on that day.
Releasing the scar tissue can sometimes cause a rush of emotions, often in the form of tears, memory recall or laughing. This is part of the process of releasing your scar and even though it can be upsetting, it is a positive thing. You are in complete control of the session and can ask for treatment to stop at any time.
Please do get in touch if you would like to discuss any possible emotional releases linked to your scar.
Are there any scars that cannot be treated with MSTR?
Scars, where surgical mesh has been used, cannot be treated with McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release Technique.
The body forms scar tissue as a natural and essential response to heal a wound, whether that be accidental (i.e. injury) or intentional (i.e. surgery). Collagen is laid down which creates a thick fibrous area therefore reducing proper circulation through that area. In addition, the cutting of the surrounding nerve tissue can often lead to ‘odd’ sensations around the scar and other referred areas.
How does scar tissue impact the body?
The effects of a scar on the body should not be underestimated. The implications of scar tissue extend far beyond the area of the scar and the original injury.
As it is non-elastic and fibrous, it will create tension and have a pulling effect on the surrounding tissue and joints. This will be experienced as a reduction of movement, restricted motion, and often referred pain somewhere else in the body.
The ‘knock-on effects’ to other areas in the body depend on the location of the scar and can be far-reaching. As an example, abdominal surgery may create a dragging sensation through the body, a feeling that your head is being pulled forward, and lower back pain. This will affect the movement of the upper back, shoulders, and neck which may, in turn, cause headaches.
Treatment of scar tissue is vital in order to resolve referred problems
Many hold to the opinion that scar tissue does not change and that normal sensation may never return. This does not have to be the case! MSTR Examples of scars that have benefited from McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release are:
Surgical scars including but not limited to:
Abdominal and appendix scars
Carpal tunnel scar
Underlying scars from keyhole surgery
Hip, ankle, and knee surgery scars
Heart surgery scars
Hysterectomy scars
Spinal surgery scars
Mastectomy, reduction, or enhancement scars
Mole removal
Trauma scars such as cuts and stab wounds have a large impact on the body with adhesions causing pain in other areas of the body. painful muscle issues like Plantar Fasciitis, tears to muscle tissue, tendons, and ligaments are easily released.
Scar tissue can cause many different symptoms including:
Numbness
Itching
Tingling
Pain
Burning sensation
Feeling intense cold
Hypersensitivity to the area
A reduced range of movement
Loss of flexibility
Postural distortion
Weakened muscles.
Releasing scar tissue using MSTR can result in:
Reduction in pain
A change in colour from white to pink
Lumps, bumps, ridges, and dips become smoother
Increased movement and motion
Restored sensation and a reduction in numbness and the sensation of hot or cold
An increased blood flow and therefore oxygen to the area
Increased lymphatic drainage reducing swelling and redness
A release of emotion (especially if the scar was acquired in a traumatic or emergency situation)