You are putting out good information, keep it up. I have struggled to cure plantar fasciitis and lower back pain for a few years. Yes many of the common treatments reduce and minimize pain, however to truly be healed and be able to go back to sports with no pain the next day the scar tissue has to be fixed. It's really challenging to figure this all out and it's ashame modern medicine does nothing to promote scar tissue release as a form of health maintenance similar to massage and seeing a chiropractor.
How about abdominal scar tissue causing dense muscles and it's sticky inside the abdominal wall and intestines. Does your technique help with getting rid of the stickiness? Thanks for your time
Best explanation I have heard on this. I have got great success flattening scars with gaining lots of mobility and thing moving freely. Question is I have loose skin where the bump of scar tissue was. Will the loose skin tighten on its own, or can I do something for the loose skin.
This video has just described my scar tissue to a t . Like the stickiness the tugging . I need It fixed it's been 3 months since my surgery . It feels like it's tugging and grabbing onto the tissues underneath it
This sounds like what i have going on.. I threw a high kick before I was warm and tore my adductor.. i never did any stretching afterwards and now 2 yrs later, i can only open my legs about 45°... been streching but i feel like its not getting me anywhere, it gets to a point where i feel like im pinching a nerve, not stretching. Definitely need to get this done, thank you 🙏
A friend who was a globally ranked polo player was seeing a chiropractor to relieve her aches, pains and tightness accumulated over decades of injuries. One particular area of tightness was her hip that was taking time to free up during the physiotherapy sessions. She had a fall during a polo match and hit her hip at just the right angle that pulled the muscles apart and tore the scar tissue - viola, instant freeing up of the hip!!!😂😂😂
This kind of issue is exactly what we're talking about. If stretching, percussion, rolling, etc. (all the youtube strategies) don't work, you need to find someone who is a soft tissue specialist. Google Active Release provider near me, Graston provider near me and they can help you. Best!
80 yr old Forehead Shingles 3 months ago. Healed. Lumps of scar left under eyebrow and over 1/4 upper left front of scalp. Can that be fixed? Hard & Numb. (Just started weekly PT. yesterday They are rubbing forehead and giving balance exercises, but seemingly they have not Shingles scaring patients before. Will the scar heal? How long. Thank you for explanition
Had a total knee replacement and my knee is so stiff, won’t loosen up, I sit for work, when I get up, I have to stand straight for like 1-2 mins before I can walk off w/o limping.. is there certain exercises I can do to loosen the scar tissue surrounding the knee
I ve gotta scar attributed to a chest tube years ago but ive been on methadone for years and the pain was gone but now im off of it the pain has returned the burning the pins and needles its really depressing idk who to see my pain medication is not working oxy10 and itd exhausting im miserable HELP
I have scar tissue in my jaw from it having been out of place for 17 years.. What kind of scar tissue would this be? It’s taken 2 years of physical therapy and I’m still breaking through it
Just told my sister about the foam roller not quite getting it worked out & what you do. Forwarding her your newsletter so she can watch both of these videos.
I got assaulted in DV 2020 . couldn't move for nearly 2 years . my spine was injured in 2 places so the chiro refuse to touch me . so I do it myself and hope for the best I guess. FML .
Hello Marcia. First of all knee replacements are serious. It can take up to a year for your body to tell you what's left to repair. Be patient :) Secondly, if you have restriction of motion and pain, you likely have scar tissue. You can have painful joint problems and scar tissue, but rarely painful joint problems alone. They go hand in hand, and you should have a soft tissue specialist like an ART or IASTM provider help you, around the 9 months post op mark. Blessings over you!
Hello I have a strange issue, wonder if you could offer any words of wisdom. Lower back injuries/aches/ pain in the thousands I would guess over a period of 20 years. Fast forward to 3 years ago can’t tolerate different footwear. Hurts my lower back, tension up my spine after literally just standing in unfamiliar footwear for even 2 minutes. Like my body can’t handle the change my different footwear has placed upon it. I can only tolerate the few pairs that I wore pre this issue. I’m pain free if I stick to familiar footwear but anything other I’m in extreme discomfort…. Do you think a scar tissue issue may be a potential cause? Or is that not possible as I don’t have pain otherwise… please advise
I had a open fracture in my tib-fib when I was 14 (18 years ago). The scar tissue is very visible and very painful. I wish I could resolve the issue, but it’s so painful to the touch, just watching the video almost made me cry of “pain”… :/
It takes about 5 years of practicing every day to be able to discern between which one. The treatment is absolutely different. Try all the tricks we have taught through videos to fix yourself, but if it's bigger than you can handle, look for a skilled practitioner. Blessings!
I had s huge femur knee tib and fib fracture October 2020 and I'm in the process or healing but my knee won't bend more than 85 degrees (0 being straight leg ) I have a scar from almost top of my leg to halfway down my shin and r metal plates with some screws is there any way of getting that angle in my knee or is that the way it will be ?
I would have to feel the knee and see an x-ray to answer that properly, but it is very likely that scar tissue is causing the restriction in motion. And yes, scar tissue (if that's the issue) can be released and your knee bending restored. Best to you!
I had a hugh blister on side of my right hand, now 2 years I have a large indentation like a sink hole of tough skin digging towards palm and my last 2 fingers have move outward, this still hurts today. Doctor told me its scare tissue but no advise like what doctor I can see. Any suggestions, names of scare tissue types I can read about.
Hello Carleen. I am betting the blister is a result of pressure you placed on a spot that had something hard underneath the skin. I bet that hard thing underneath the skin is either a soft tissue nodule (cyst, scar tissue adhesion, etc) or overgrown joint arthritis. I'd see either an ART provider (like myself) or go see an orthopedic hand specialist. And you may end up seeing both anyway. I'd recommend the hand specialist first. Hope this helps. Blessings over you!
Hello my name is Chris. I had a total knee replacement on March 23, 22 and I can bend my knee 125 degrees but when I stand or walk my knee is very tight now allowing for natural movement. Also the left side of my knee(outer side near a wall) is very tight from the natural bend of my knee until 3 inches. I have seen my surgeon twice and all keeps saying is I can bend 125 that I shouldn’t be worried but I am. I have spoken to him about a manipulation to break up the scare tissue and says why look at 125 degree. I am scared that the scare tissue is going to develop to the point I can’t break it up and will be stuck walking without my natural gate. What do you think? What can I do about the scare tissue if I am doing all the massages and stretches my PT has told me to do?
I tore my left sternal pectoral back in July and 3 months after I started feeling a throbbing 2 inches above my left nipple whenever my heart rate accelerates I had the pec repaired dec 14, 2020 and now in February I still have the throbbing do you think this might be a scar tissue problem?
@@ChiropractorLebanonTN do you have any recommendations on how I should proceed do I just need to massage it everyday or is this something that I may need surgery to fix any thoughts would be helpful
@@dwecktek Try massaging it every day for two weeks, unless that seems to inflame it. If it is not better in 2 weeks or the massage is making it worse, you need a scar tissue specialist (not surgeon). Look for a chiro, PT, or massage therapist that has advanced training in Active Release, Graston, FAKTR...any reputable soft tissue technique. Best!
I have very low body fat % so I’m able to see my forearm veins very easily, even without a pump. I have a (maybe irrational) fear that I am compressing my veins when I am using my thumb, fingers, lacrosse ball, etc. to break up fascia in my arms/forearms. Basically, I’m worried that I am restricting or even blocking off blood flow through these veins in my forearms. Is this true or is it safe to apply pressure (almost my entire grip strength sometimes) to these veins for around 30 sec? I’m always trying to massage between the veins because of this fear and sometimes I can’t hit the pinpoint spot that I want to. Thank you for all your videos sir!
You are putting out good information, keep it up. I have struggled to cure plantar fasciitis and lower back pain for a few years. Yes many of the common treatments reduce and minimize pain, however to truly be healed and be able to go back to sports with no pain the next day the scar tissue has to be fixed. It's really challenging to figure this all out and it's ashame modern medicine does nothing to promote scar tissue release as a form of health maintenance similar to massage and seeing a chiropractor.
This is actually great info. Thanks I will try this with my scar tissue, currently having this issue after ligament surgery.
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How about abdominal scar tissue causing dense muscles and it's sticky inside the abdominal wall and intestines. Does your technique help with getting rid of the stickiness? Thanks for your time
Best explanation I have heard on this. I have got great success flattening scars with gaining lots of mobility and thing moving freely. Question is I have loose skin where the bump of scar tissue was.
Will the loose skin tighten on its own, or can I do something for the loose skin.
This video has just described my scar tissue to a t . Like the stickiness the tugging . I need It fixed it's been 3 months since my surgery . It feels like it's tugging and grabbing onto the tissues underneath it
Hi, Wonderful info. I'm having a problem with scar tissue, arthofibrosis, after TKR. I'm looking for a video involving the knee joint.
This sounds like what i have going on.. I threw a high kick before I was warm and tore my adductor.. i never did any stretching afterwards and now 2 yrs later, i can only open my legs about 45°... been streching but i feel like its not getting me anywhere, it gets to a point where i feel like im pinching a nerve, not stretching. Definitely need to get this done, thank you 🙏
A friend who was a globally ranked polo player was seeing a chiropractor to relieve her aches, pains and tightness accumulated over decades of injuries. One particular area of tightness was her hip that was taking time to free up during the physiotherapy sessions. She had a fall during a polo match and hit her hip at just the right angle that pulled the muscles apart and tore the scar tissue - viola, instant freeing up of the hip!!!😂😂😂
Hi mate , where are you located?
Very well explained! Thanks !
What do you recommend for scar tissue that has remained in an ankle after a fracture injury, preventing dorsiflexion from returning??
This kind of issue is exactly what we're talking about. If stretching, percussion, rolling, etc. (all the youtube strategies) don't work, you need to find someone who is a soft tissue specialist. Google Active Release provider near me, Graston provider near me and they can help you. Best!
80 yr old Forehead Shingles 3 months ago. Healed. Lumps of scar left under eyebrow and over 1/4 upper left front of scalp. Can that be fixed? Hard & Numb. (Just started weekly PT. yesterday They are rubbing forehead and giving balance exercises, but seemingly they have not Shingles scaring patients before. Will the scar heal? How long. Thank you for explanition
Thank You
Had a total knee replacement and my knee is so stiff, won’t loosen up, I sit for work, when I get up, I have to stand straight for like 1-2 mins before I can walk off w/o limping.. is there certain exercises I can do to loosen the scar tissue surrounding the knee
Can you do this to a distal finger laceration that feels numb in the joint
How do we find someone who can do what you do to “unstrip” the Velcro? This sounds like exactly what I need!
Elyce, go to www.activerelease.com then go to "find a provider". Best wishes for your relief!
pro tip: watch series on flixzone. I've been using it for watching a lot of movies recently.
@Trevor Ares Definitely, been watching on Flixzone} for months myself :)
@Trevor Ares Definitely, have been watching on flixzone} for since december myself =)
Had lumbar surgery and developed scar tissue during healing and the pain is there, my doctor told me to stretch it out. How would I go about it?
I ve gotta scar attributed to a chest tube years ago but ive been on methadone for years and the pain was gone but now im off of it the pain has returned the burning the pins and needles its really depressing idk who to see my pain medication is not working oxy10 and itd exhausting im miserable HELP
Great video, thanks! You should keep sharing :)
I have scar tissue in my jaw from it having been out of place for 17 years.. What kind of scar tissue would this be? It’s taken 2 years of physical therapy and I’m still breaking through it
How do we fix it post tmj and jaw surgery?
What about scar tissue in the Tmj?
Just told my sister about the foam roller not quite getting it worked out & what you do. Forwarding her your newsletter so she can watch both of these videos.
kathy1386, that's what these videos are all about. Thank you for sharing!
How to stretch then ?
Love this !!!
So? I just strong push my fingers in shoulder and drive with them where pain is strongest it will deminish? Scar tisue will disapear?Thanks a lot.:)
I got assaulted in DV 2020 . couldn't move for nearly 2 years . my spine was injured in 2 places so the chiro refuse to touch me . so I do it myself and hope for the best I guess. FML .
Hi. How can I know if I have a scar tissue in my knee? I had a total knee replacement 5 weeks ago. To bend and straight my knee hurts very bad😊
Hello Marcia. First of all knee replacements are serious. It can take up to a year for your body to tell you what's left to repair. Be patient :) Secondly, if you have restriction of motion and pain, you likely have scar tissue. You can have painful joint problems and scar tissue, but rarely painful joint problems alone. They go hand in hand, and you should have a soft tissue specialist like an ART or IASTM provider help you, around the 9 months post op mark. Blessings over you!
Hello
I have a strange issue, wonder if you could offer any words of wisdom.
Lower back injuries/aches/ pain in the thousands I would guess over a period of 20 years. Fast forward to 3 years ago can’t tolerate different footwear. Hurts my lower back, tension up my spine after literally just standing in unfamiliar footwear for even 2 minutes. Like my body can’t handle the change my different footwear has placed upon it. I can only tolerate the few pairs that I wore pre this issue. I’m pain free if I stick to familiar footwear but anything other I’m in extreme discomfort…. Do you think a scar tissue issue may be a potential cause? Or is that not possible as I don’t have pain otherwise… please advise
You should consider custom orthotics. That way the support is the same regardless of the shoe you wear. Best!
@@ChiropractorLebanonTN thanks wore them for 8 years, I feel they messed my feet and back up
I had a open fracture in my tib-fib when I was 14 (18 years ago). The scar tissue is very visible and very painful.
I wish I could resolve the issue, but it’s so painful to the touch, just watching the video almost made me cry of “pain”… :/
Hope all is well, proteolytic enzymes, look it up.
How would one know if the scar tissue is between muscle-muscle or muscle-nerve etc. And is the treatment different?
It takes about 5 years of practicing every day to be able to discern between which one. The treatment is absolutely different. Try all the tricks we have taught through videos to fix yourself, but if it's bigger than you can handle, look for a skilled practitioner. Blessings!
@@ryanhouse9362 Thank you for the reply, will do.
I had s huge femur knee tib and fib fracture October 2020 and I'm in the process or healing but my knee won't bend more than 85 degrees (0 being straight leg ) I have a scar from almost top of my leg to halfway down my shin and r metal plates with some screws is there any way of getting that angle in my knee or is that the way it will be ?
I would have to feel the knee and see an x-ray to answer that properly, but it is very likely that scar tissue is causing the restriction in motion. And yes, scar tissue (if that's the issue) can be released and your knee bending restored. Best to you!
I had a hugh blister on side of my right hand, now 2 years I have a large indentation like a sink hole of tough skin digging towards palm and my last 2 fingers have move outward, this still hurts today. Doctor told me its scare tissue but no advise like what doctor I can see. Any suggestions, names of scare tissue types I can read about.
Hello Carleen. I am betting the blister is a result of pressure you placed on a spot that had something hard underneath the skin. I bet that hard thing underneath the skin is either a soft tissue nodule (cyst, scar tissue adhesion, etc) or overgrown joint arthritis. I'd see either an ART provider (like myself) or go see an orthopedic hand specialist. And you may end up seeing both anyway. I'd recommend the hand specialist first. Hope this helps. Blessings over you!
Hello my name is Chris. I had a total knee replacement on March 23, 22 and I can bend my knee 125 degrees but when I stand or walk my knee is very tight now allowing for natural movement. Also the left side of my knee(outer side near a wall) is very tight from the natural bend of my knee until 3 inches. I have seen my surgeon twice and all keeps saying is I can bend 125 that I shouldn’t be worried but I am. I have spoken to him about a manipulation to break up the scare tissue and says why look at 125 degree. I am scared that the scare tissue is going to develop to the point I can’t break it up and will be stuck walking without my natural gate. What do you think? What can I do about the scare tissue if I am doing all the massages and stretches my PT has told me to do?
I tore my left sternal pectoral back in July and 3 months after I started feeling a throbbing 2 inches above my left nipple whenever my heart rate accelerates I had the pec repaired dec 14, 2020 and now in February I still have the throbbing do you think this might be a scar tissue problem?
It's highly likely that it's scar tissue. Scar tissue can bind muscle layers, entrap nerves or irritate other soft tissues. Best!
@@ChiropractorLebanonTN do you have any recommendations on how I should proceed do I just need to massage it everyday or is this something that I may need surgery to fix any thoughts would be helpful
@@dwecktek Try massaging it every day for two weeks, unless that seems to inflame it. If it is not better in 2 weeks or the massage is making it worse, you need a scar tissue specialist (not surgeon). Look for a chiro, PT, or massage therapist that has advanced training in Active Release, Graston, FAKTR...any reputable soft tissue technique. Best!
I have very low body fat % so I’m able to see my forearm veins very easily, even without a pump. I have a (maybe irrational) fear that I am compressing my veins when I am using my thumb, fingers, lacrosse ball, etc. to break up fascia in my arms/forearms. Basically, I’m worried that I am restricting or even blocking off blood flow through these veins in my forearms. Is this true or is it safe to apply pressure (almost my entire grip strength sometimes) to these veins for around 30 sec? I’m always trying to massage between the veins because of this fear and sometimes I can’t hit the pinpoint spot that I want to. Thank you for all your videos sir!
Put on some fat
Cumberland, can this work on muscle scar tissue that is years old?
Definitely. No scar tissue is unfixable.
This is such BS