Understanding scar tissue This months Q&A Strike whilst the iron is hot ⚡️🔥 When would I get scar tissue? Scar tissue is a substance that lies down to fill the site of an injury or trauma to soft tissue. What is Scar tissue? Scar tissue lies underneath the epidermis (the top layer of skin) and forms random fibrous collagen deposits, these are both structurally and functionally different to muscle tissue. Scar tissue is thicker and denser than the surrounding muscle tissue and can sometimes be felt underneath the skin. What is collegen made up of? ... For the geeks! Collagen is produced by specialised cells called fibroblasts. Collagen is a group of naturally occurring proteins th
Muscle tears Rehabilitation You must be reading this wondering why I am rabbiting on about muscle tears again? This blog is more important than last, because it isn't about what a tear is, but what YOU can do to combat a tear from the minute it happens. Why is that important I hear you ask... The quicker you start treatment the quicker you are back on your feet. ACUTE PHASE OF INJURY Rest - If your half way through your run I'm afraid it is time to pull up. Once the muscle has torn not only is it painful, but you are at risk of damaging the tissue further. You may want to look at offloading the area depending on how severe the injury is. Examples of offloading would be using crutches for
Your sports massage questions answered. What are the main benefits to a having a sports massage? Increases Range of movement A form of treating and curing injuries Increases power and strength Increases sports and general performance Reduces the risk of injury Helps eliminate poor posture Helps eject metabolic waste Helps improve neurological pain Helps increase blood flow, reducing inflammation Helps in both acute and chronic pain Do I have to play sport to have sports massage? Sports massage is a title that unfortunately gives the stereotype that it is a treatment for sports enthusiasts. Sports massage has enormous benefits for your ‘average Jo’ and will help relieve your aches, pains and
