Props to this therapist for trying to go a little further into how scarring occurs. Many "experts" tend to shy away from explaining it, either due to a lack of actual expertise or a lack of comfort with articulating it. Even if you're not a complete authority on a subject, it's important to challenge yourself in order to grow and develop (as long as you don't misinform anyone!). Well done :)
That was just the info I needed. I am 3 months post op after total knee replacement, I'm done with therapy and I had my last checkup with the surgeon for now. This is the clearest information I have been given re: working with my scar tissue. Thank You!
That just helped me so much with a 5 yr old surgical scar. Nobody teaches this as part of recovering from surgery so thank you so much. Can you make a lymph massage video for the breasts, please?
I donated a portion of my liver. 4 weeks after donating my chiropractor was challenging me to stretch as much as humanly possible after that kind of a surgery. It was very scary and uncomfortable. It was all to prevent scarring. Worked great. I've had no issues. Other donors spoke of massaging. I donated 4 years ago and I have no issues, but I'm going to try this.
Thank you Heather. You are a jewel! I am afflicted with arthrofibrosis in my post-surgical knee TKR 7+ years ago. My flexion is only 65 in that operative knee. I think your massage techniques are helping me dissipate this tissue and lessen my pain. I have passed your video onto many others with my problems.
I have several drain scars on my right leg. I had retroperitoneal sepsis after my cancer surgery. I have scars and I have also lymphedema of the leg. THe areas around the scars are tight and sore right now. Will do your massage on the areas. Thanks, Heather
Heather: Does this also work for facial scars? I have scars around my nose from an injury -- difficult to work with -- any suggestions? Thank you so much Heather!!
How about deep tissue massage. I have finally broken the adhesions just under the skin. My physical therapists are not telling me about deep tissue massage, but I just learned it is great for helping to loosen up after a knee replacement
Just did this on an old botched surgery chin facial adhesion and can tell a difference. It has been over 4 yrs and the skin was flat due to improper stitching and had a "dent" on the side of my chin.Had an injection in the area to plump it out and it did not work. Can tell a difference just by doing this technique already.
i had major abdo surgery 14 months ago. about a month ago, i started getting cramps and nausea, along with a sore scar. im guessing its abdo adhesions. would this massage work to break it up and stop the pain? i really dont want another op
Naturalist are hopeful that the human anatomy can heal itself. There are measures that can be taught to revive the skin . Thanks and I wonder what you think about acupuncture for reducing scars? D9 you use any oils.? What oils?
Please answer this as soon as possible! If you removed a mole from your face and it left a scar.. could I massage it and use a product call mederma which is basically a scar gel and would it fade away in about a month or two?? Please answer as soon as you possibly can!! Thank you!! 😁😁😁
Ashton McMullen i had forgotten about my comment on this video :) i did do this with a burn that was both 2nd & 3rd degree, and indeed it does work.. applying this technique actually helped it stop having this incessant pain, and the scar lightened as well, i need to continue doing this on a regular basis and see if the scar will continue to lighten :D
This may help some but overall no, your issue would include tendon shortening and adhesions with the tendon/fascia and possible muscle scarring, you would need to see a physiotherapist to resolve
please,is any body know let me know please, about my chin is feel tighnes and lumpy after the Er gave me stiches I am very sure the Er doctor did wrong stiches on my chin,
tomi , hi. I don't know your full situation but have you tried gentle Gua Sha technique to your chin? Look up Gua Sha & discuss it with your doctor. It is a great tool & may help reduce the tension n your chin. I pray that this helps you.
I had an accident 6 years back and when i tried to get up i couldn't because my right leg knee tissues was seriously damaged. I don't know what is the name of that part but i can describe a little. The affected part is just left side of patella just like 3:47. Sometimes when i unexpectedly keep my foot on small stone or small puddle, I suddenly fall dawn :( otherwise in walking there is not any problem i walk well but couldn't run fast.. I'll be very thankful if someone helps me!!!! Thanks in advanced :(
I had knee replacement 4mo ago, been thru 2 sessions of therapy but have not been able to get past 90 degrees, no problem with straightening. Knee is structurally sound, no pain, just really tight. don't know why therapist did not address this problem with me, they had to know it wasn't progressing, suppose they knew doc would resort to "manipulation", a medieval technique resulting in more pain, more therapy, more expense. And, not always successful, so more manipulation! Your technique seems rather tame, like something you would get at a "spa". By very nature of scar tissue formation, which you describe, and from my experience with therapy, it seems like more aggressive measures, short of torture, should be available. So, after my continued efforts in gym with no improvement, I'm asking you to comment on the idea of using an industrial strength vibrator massage unit. What say You?
You havent posted in a very long time but I want to tell you how helpful your videos are. Ive learned so much and use it in practice 🙏🏼💖
Props to this therapist for trying to go a little further into how scarring occurs. Many "experts" tend to shy away from explaining it, either due to a lack of actual expertise or a lack of comfort with articulating it.
Even if you're not a complete authority on a subject, it's important to challenge yourself in order to grow and develop (as long as you don't misinform anyone!). Well done :)
That was just the info I needed. I am 3 months post op after total knee replacement, I'm done with therapy and I had my last checkup with the surgeon for now. This is the clearest information I have been given re: working with my scar tissue. Thank You!
That just helped me so much with a 5 yr old surgical scar. Nobody teaches this as part of recovering from surgery so thank you so much. Can you make a lymph massage video for the breasts, please?
I donated a portion of my liver. 4 weeks after donating my chiropractor was challenging me to stretch as much as humanly possible after that kind of a surgery. It was very scary and uncomfortable. It was all to prevent scarring. Worked great. I've had no issues. Other donors spoke of massaging. I donated 4 years ago and I have no issues, but I'm going to try this.
Thank you Heather. You are a jewel! I am afflicted with arthrofibrosis in my post-surgical knee TKR 7+ years ago. My flexion is only 65 in that operative knee. I think your massage techniques are helping me dissipate this tissue and lessen my pain. I have passed your video onto many others with my problems.
I subscribed to this channel but the newest video was 10 years ago. Wonder if she'll come back.
Thanks for the video. Could you do a time-lapse video, apanning several treatment sessions, showing how the scar gradually disappears over time?
Thank you Heather. I learned alot from your video. My brother had double knee surgery and this will help me to help his recovery and movement!
Thanks so much for sharing your expertise Heather, you've helped me so much with lymphedema and adhesions, you're my favourite!! lol
I have several drain scars on my right leg. I had retroperitoneal sepsis after my cancer surgery. I have scars and I have also lymphedema of the leg. THe areas around the scars are tight and sore right now. Will do your massage on the areas. Thanks, Heather
This was really helpful! can we do anything massage wise about the numbness? I am 4 months post op.
Can you make a video on a blood clots massage please 🙏❤️
Hello I no of a herbal Dr who can cure you
Thanks! THR last January. Massage has begun to lessen the pain.
This is really excellent. Well done Heather.
Does this work for acne scars? If not could you please do a video on it?,
Heather: Does this also work for facial scars? I have scars around my nose from an injury -- difficult to work with -- any suggestions? Thank you so much Heather!!
thank you, when to begin massages after surgery so it is safe? In other words , how long to wait after the incision/wound has healed?
My doctor told me after 3 week, don't wait to long or it can be to late (like after 2 year)
Thank you! This is inspiring and informative, and much appreciated for post op Achilles tendon repair.
thanks Heather, your video is really great, it is very instructive
How about deep tissue massage. I have finally broken the adhesions just under the skin. My physical therapists are not telling me about deep tissue massage, but I just learned it is great for helping to loosen up after a knee replacement
Old scar from tarsal tunnel surgery really needed this thank you
Hi do u take classes. If yes then how do we go about same
Just did this on an old botched surgery chin facial adhesion and can tell a difference. It has been over 4 yrs and the skin was flat due to improper stitching and had a "dent" on the side of my chin.Had an injection in the area to plump it out and it did not work. Can tell a difference just by doing this technique already.
thanm you so much for making this video, I've had my scars ever since I could remember
Just what I needed. Thank you Heather.
Im doing this today. I have very low ROM on my knee after surgery. It feels extremely tight and therapy hasn't helped.
i had major abdo surgery 14 months ago. about a month ago, i started getting cramps and nausea, along with a sore scar. im guessing its abdo adhesions. would this massage work to break it up and stop the pain? i really dont want another op
Heather I try love and appreciate your videos!
I had surgery on my forehead 3 or 4 weeks ago and am just able to massage it now. Is it normal to hear popping noises?
I'm curious about that to.
I had phemur surgery .I'm massaging it and I hear and feel popping. Its weird.
Naturalist are hopeful that the human anatomy can heal itself. There are measures that can be taught to revive the skin . Thanks and I wonder what you think about acupuncture for reducing scars? D9 you use any oils.? What oils?
Thanks for share your experiences. We learned a lot from you.
This is great info. Thanks for sharing. Am using on my old mastectomy scar. :-)
Thanks for the helpful practice. Although I have question, when would be appropriate to apply this technique after the surgery? Thank you! :)
I am not a professional, but I would consult your doctor before doing anything to make sure that it is healed enough before treatment of scar tissue.
3how often and for how long do you do this ???
Great did this with good results thank you!
i have 2 scares that are 15 years old. in my inn thigh would the massage techniques still work?
Thank you Heather! Great video!
Please answer this as soon as possible! If you removed a mole from your face and it left a scar.. could I massage it and use a product call mederma which is basically a scar gel and would it fade away in about a month or two?? Please answer as soon as you possibly can!! Thank you!! 😁😁😁
question: will this work for burn scars?
it should.
Ashton McMullen i had forgotten about my comment on this video :)
i did do this with a burn that was both 2nd & 3rd degree, and indeed it does work.. applying this technique actually helped it stop having this incessant pain, and the scar lightened as well, i need to continue doing this on a regular basis and see if the scar will continue to lighten :D
*****, yes due to time the scar will continue to lighten :)
*****, i would say to give the technique in the video a try :)
Thank you. You are a Lady and a Scholar
I have had limited range of motion on my knee for 20 years..after a knee surgery I'm 31 now.. would this help me get some of the range of motion back.
This may help some but overall no, your issue would include tendon shortening and adhesions with the tendon/fascia and possible muscle scarring, you would need to see a physiotherapist to resolve
How often can/should you do this and how long does it take to get rid of adhesions?
please,is any body know let me know please, about my chin is feel tighnes and lumpy after the Er gave me stiches I am very sure the Er doctor did wrong stiches on my chin,
tomi , hi. I don't know your full situation but have you tried gentle Gua Sha technique to your chin? Look up Gua Sha & discuss it with your doctor. It is a great tool & may help reduce the tension n your chin. I pray that this helps you.
Thank you, Heather!
Thanks so much
Does this help for the genital area I got a scar from Aldara cream
why they don't upload more videos
Where r u ?
I'll try this.
I have cutting so can i get cutting scars away?
I had an accident 6 years back and when i tried to get up i couldn't because my right leg knee tissues was seriously damaged. I don't know what is the name of that part but i can describe a little. The affected part is just left side of patella just like 3:47. Sometimes when i unexpectedly keep my foot on small stone or small puddle, I suddenly fall dawn :( otherwise in walking there is not any problem i walk well but couldn't run fast.. I'll be very thankful if someone helps me!!!! Thanks in advanced :(
Thank you.
thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What About a dried scar on the top of your foot that keeps rubbing against your shoe?
Question: does this work for facial pock marks or ice pick scars on the cheeks?
Thanks! Great video and community got going here :)
Awsome thank you x
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Great demonstration! Nails made it hard to watch though. 😳
Shanelie what?? Her nails are as short as possible! 🙄
I had knee replacement 4mo ago, been thru 2 sessions of therapy but have not been able to get past 90 degrees, no problem with straightening. Knee is structurally sound, no pain, just really tight. don't know why therapist did not address this problem with me, they had to know it wasn't progressing, suppose they knew doc would resort to "manipulation", a medieval technique resulting in more pain, more therapy, more expense. And, not always successful, so more manipulation! Your technique seems rather tame, like something you would get at a "spa". By very nature of scar tissue formation, which you describe, and from my experience with therapy, it seems like more aggressive measures, short of torture, should be available. So, after my continued efforts in gym with no improvement, I'm asking you to comment on the idea of using an industrial strength vibrator massage unit. What say You?
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