Everyone has scars, but some scars can cause more issues than others. People who have had surgeries, injuries, viral or bacterial infections, torn muscles, wounds, injections or fractures may have ongoing side effects at the site of the scar, as well as in other areas of their body. When a body receives a scar, it goes through a cycle of inflammation, proliferation and then remodeling. Each aspect of the cycle must be completed in the correct sequence and time frame in order for the scar to heal properly.  Oftentimes this cycle coincides with recovering from surgeries or injuries, which can involve high stress levels, lack of sleep and pain, making it difficult for the body to heal properly.

 

Once the body has healed from the wound and the scar has formed, new symptoms may start to occur relating to scar tissue buildup (adhesions) or tight connective tissue (fascia). Not only can these cause pain, but they can also affect lymph and circulatory flow, gut health, stress responses and heart rate variability. For example, C-section scars may cause digestive issues such as constipation or diarrhea, low back pain, urinary issues, chronic pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding, abdominal wall endometriosis and more. ​

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Using a combination of microcurrent therapy and acupuncture, Scar Release Therapy is a gentle and effective way to reduce the appearance of scars, as well as pain or side effects caused by the scar. The Dolphinstim microcurrent system encourages scar healing by changing the polarity of scar tissue, releasing adhesions and reducing the size and appearance of the scar. Acupuncture can help to further release tight fascia, improve circulation at the scar site, release adhesions, as well as facilitate the body's natural ability to heal. 

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Types of scars that can be helped with Scar Release Therapy: