Scar Massage

Scar Massage

Once initial surface incision has healed massaging the area can significantly aid the healing process. A scar massage mobilizes skin tissues, reduces scar-tissue build up, stimulates blood flow, improves mobility and flexibility, relieves itching and may bring back feeling to the area. If you do not want to touch the scar itself, start by very gently massaging the surrounding area to begin with, to get used to the massage sensation near the scar. You can work your way up to massaging the actual scar area when and if you feel comfortable. 

UP + DOWN, ALL AROUND

Place your fingertips on the edges of the scar. Gently move you fingertips side to side along the incision. Start from the right side of your scar and gently run your fingers from the right side, through to the left side. Then gently go across the incision line from the left side, back to the right. Take your time, see how mobile the tissue is, as there may be some tightness in places. If you don’t feel comfortable working directly on the incision, you can do these movements just above or below the scar.

SIDE TO SIDE

Place 2 or 3 fingers about 3-4 cms from scar on either side. You can gently stretch the skin by moving your fingertips up and down around the entire scar. Try stretching side to side and clockwise or counterclockwise. Massage completely around the scar, then repeating each movement 5-10 times, (this should only take a few minutes).

WAVES

Again, you can work either on the scar itself or just above and below. Gently move the tissue under your fingertips in wave like movements.

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