Specialist scar therapy in Birmingham
Scar therapy can help the way your scar feels and looks.
At Charlotte Owen Physiotherapy we take pride in offering expert management in scars. We treat all types of scars from; soft tissue surgery, mastectomy, breast surgery, c-sections, abdominal surgery, sternotomies, thoracotomies, joint replacements, injuries and more!
What is a scar?
A scar is a mark which is left after the healing of a wound. It is the result of the natural healing process. Scars can occur following accidents, trauma, surgery, burns.
A scar can effect you in many different ways. This may be in the form of:
- Tightness / pulling – at the scar or in other areas of the body
- Stiffness
- Pain / discomfort
- Reduced / altered sensation
- Discolouration
- Raised areas
- Emotional responses – not being able to look / touch the area
Book an appointment for expert Scar Management in Birmingham.
What can be done during a treatment session?
Scar massage
Acupuncture
Soft tissue therapy
Visceral therapy / Mobilisation
Lymphatouch
These treatments aim to:
- Reduce pain and sensitivity
- Increase mobility by reducing any tightness and sticking in scar tissues
- Stimulate the healing process
- Aid the emotional recovery of dealing with a scar
Education and advice will be provided on:
- How to look after your scar at home
- The best products to use on your scar. We use and recommend the best products in scar therapy. You can purchase these from our website so you can continue your treatment at home.
An Exercise Programme can be provided:
- To support maintaining and increasing range of movement
- To increase muscle strength that may have been affected
It is never too late to have a scar assessed and commence a treatment plan. Get in touch to find out more or to book an appointment.
What to do next? Get in touch
I work at HLP Therapy in Leicester on a Monday. Here I have access to Winback TECAR Therapy and Lymphatouch which can both enhance scar management
The Lymphatouch is available with home visits and at Midland Health
