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“Scar Therapy: How Treating Old Scars Can Relieve Pain, Restore Movement, and Improve Confidence”

Scar Therapy: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Can Change Lives -
“It’s just a scar.” That’s what many people are told - often after surgery, injury, or even C-section birth. But here’s the truth.
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It's just a Scar...

Scars are not always ‘just cosmetic’.

They can cause pain, restrict movement, alter posture, and even trigger emotional distress.

At Fit2Go Physiotherapy, we believe scars deserve better care. And Scar Therapy is the powerful, often-overlooked solution many people never knew they needed.


What Is Scar Therapy?

Scar Therapy is a specialised, hands-on treatment designed to improve the appearance, mobility, and sensitivity of scar tissue - whether it's fresh, years old, or deeply traumatic.

It involves a blend of:

  • Manual techniques to soften and mobilise fibrotic tissue

  • Fascial release to restore movement in surrounding structures

  • Scar desensitisation to reduce pain and hypersensitivity

  • Re-education of muscles, nerves, and the lymphatic system

  • And, when appropriate, gentle stretching and strengthening

Scar Therapy is not just about how a scar looks — it’s about how it feels and functions within your body.


Why Scar Tissue Can Be a Problem

After an injury or surgery, the body repairs itself by forming scar tissue. This process is natural - but it isn’t perfect.

Scar tissue is denser and less elastic than normal tissue. It can:

  • Adhere to deeper structures like muscles, nerves and organs

  • Restrict mobility in nearby joints

  • Cause pulling sensations or sharp pain

  • Disrupt lymphatic flow, leading to swelling

  • Affect your body image and self-esteem

In some cases, scars from C-sections, abdominal surgeries, burns, or traumatic injuries can trigger postural imbalances or even pain in areas seemingly unrelated to the original scar.


What Conditions Can Benefit from Scar Therapy?

Here are just a few of the common scars we treat at Fit2Go:

  • C-section scars

  • Abdominal surgery scars (appendectomy, hysterectomy, hernia repair)

  • Orthopaedic scars (knee/hip replacements, spinal surgery)

  • Burns and skin grafts

  • Breast surgery scars (including mastectomy and reconstruction)

  • Traumatic injury scars (e.g. from car accidents or falls)

  • Keloid or hypertrophic scars causing discomfort

Even keyhole surgery scars can have a bigger impact than you’d expect, especially if they’ve healed with adhesions underneath the surface.


Scar Therapy and Emotional Healing

Here’s something many people don’t talk about:

Scars can hold emotional weight.They may remind you of trauma, surgery, or a difficult period in your life.They may make you feel disconnected from part of your body.Or they may simply cause embarrassment and discomfort.

Scar Therapy, by gently reconnecting you to your body, can support both physical and emotional recovery. Many clients report feeling calmer, lighter and more “themselves” after treatment.


What Does a Scar Therapy Session Involve?

At Fit2Go, your therapist will begin with a detailed consultation to assess:

  • The scar’s history and healing process

  • Its impact on movement, sensation and function

  • Emotional associations or body image concerns

We’ll then use a combination of techniques such as:

  • Myofascial release

  • Trigger point work

  • Desensitisation brushing and tapping

  • Gentle manual lymphatic drainage

  • Breathwork and guided relaxation (especially useful for C-section or abdominal scars)

Sessions are adapted to suit your tolerance, stage of healing and goals.



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Is It Ever “Too Late” to Treat a Scar

Is It Ever “Too Late” to Treat a Scar?

No. While early treatment is helpful, even decades-old scars can benefit from therapy.

We regularly work with clients years after their surgery or trauma and help improve:

  • Pain and pulling sensations

  • Movement restriction

  • Swelling and lymphatic congestion

  • Self-image and confidence


When Should You Consider Scar Therapy?

You may benefit if:

  • You feel tightness, pulling, or discomfort around a scar

  • Your scar is raised, hard, or sensitive to touch

  • Movement is restricted near the scar

  • You have unexplained pain in nearby areas

  • You feel emotionally affected by your scar

  • You’re undergoing post-surgical recovery and want to optimise healing


A Path Toward Healing

Scar Therapy is not just about softening tissue - it’s about restoring confidence, movement, and control.

At Fit2Go, we treat every scar with respect, care, and clinical precision -  because no two scars are the same, and every story matters.

If you’re struggling with the after-effects of surgery, injury, or trauma, don’t let your scar hold you back.Let us help you move forward - pain-free and empowered.


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