Scar massage

[cjsmith]

I'd like a quick tutorial (if there is such a thing) on scar massage. My doctor mentioned there was scar tissue deep inside each foot, and she recommended I massage the area where my incision is.

mactavish? kineticphoenix? others?

I've googled and this is the most helpful thing I found.

Potential complication: pain is not a reliable warning sign in this case. Much of this area is now permanently numb except for phantom pain.

Comments

[perfect-autumn.livejournal.com]

The trick, always start light.

Wiggles are good - I rotate and wiggle every clients toes. It's just good for them.

If I were doing the scar work myself, I'd use my thumb, and make small wiggly movments over the area, a sort of wee back and forth motion to work the area. Because it's your foot - the muscle tissue runs from toe to heel, as does you incision (if I remember correctly) - the fibers will go that way as well. I recommend with fiber and cross fiber friction, since one will stretch the fibers and the other will prevent them from sticking together.

You can also place your fingers on either side of your foot (top & bottom) and put pressure on both sides, moving your fingers back and forth, will help move the tissue from both sides. Try on you hand first to get an idea of the pressure level.

And what everyone else said. :)

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Thank you! Yep, I'm *definitely* starting light. I need to be cautious because of the lack of pain. (And yes, my incision is from toe to heel.) I hadn't thought of that last move you describe -- I'll try it!