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Scars can cause many problems with movement and adhesions under the skin. This is esp the case for knees and for shoulders. As active mountain bikers and athletes we have a tendency to crash and to get cuts. As cuts and impacts heal, they form scars. this is important to adhere the skin together and keep our body safe. This can also cause layers of tissue to stick together. These layers need to slide side by side each other, if they don't then you will get pulling on the inside of your body. Ding scar massage, can eliminate these adhesions and help you move more freely. Check out how... 1/9/2019 Scars, Can They Cause Pain??Scars can cause adhesions under the skin and cause pain when mountain biking and kayaking. It is important when looking at scars that you understand that they are not superficial. The wound goes under the skin and can cause tissues in the body to adhere together. This can cause decreased movement and pain with movement. It is more important in shoulders and knees. Make sure to look at the next video in the series to see how to manage scars. |
AuthorDr. Liz Koch, PT DPT is a physical therapist that is driven by providing education and information on a number of different topics. |
What Our Clients Are Saying"Liz is a fantastic doc! She looked at my issues from the perspective of an athlete and a doctor. She addressed my symptoms with simple and effective solutions! Additionally she helped me tweak my kayaking outfitting which has helped eliminate my back pain immensely for long days on the water! Whether you're an athlete or someone who has chronic pain, I can’t recommend Blue Ridge Biomechanics enough!." - Tristen C. Location |
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