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Will MFR help with scar tissue build up?
One of you mentioned that your surgeon for a total knee replacement (TKR) told you that your pain and discomfort after several weeks of post-surgery rehab were caused by scar tissue. Another member even had more scar tissue show up after a revision surgery to remove it. What is going on? This might help us understand.
How did I find out? About four weeks ago I had surgery to remove a tumor on my sternum. Everything has gone well. Then, all of a sudden I felt pain in the tissue on the inside of my shoulders. Yes, I did have surgery several years ago on both shoulders but I felt very good about how everything healed and let me live without pain. So.....what could it be?
At my MFR treatment session today, the therapist noticed how I was holding my shoulders and I told her about the new sensitivity. She put two and two together and explained how the tumor surgery had set off the pain response. When skin/tissue is cut and then put back together it creates a scar to make the incision stay closed.
The scar then pulls at the surrounding tissue to create a bigger scar. That is when you may have pain in areas farther away from the incision. MFR can put a stop to the pull on the tissue. So...I had step number one today and will return next week for step two.
This may be worth a try if you are still looking for a pain-free surgical area, including those knee replacement scars which seem to complain a lot about needing more tissue.
May you all be free of suffering and the causes of suffering.
Please let me know your questions and wonderments.
Chris
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Can you please explain to me what MFR is? I've had nerve damage in my lower right abdomen and pelvis for years, started in 1987 after my hysterectomy, every surgery after kept making worse, even the removal of scar tissue twice.
This pain has disabled me for 13 years now, I am willing to try anything to get relief.
Thanks much,
Carol
@wishingtobepain - There is another discussion on MFR that has a great video at the beginning of the discussion that explains Myofasicial Release Therapy.
Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR) for treating compression and pain: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/myofascial-release-therapy-mfr-for-treating-compression-and-pain/
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2 ReactionsThanks much. Not sure why a doctor has not recommended.
Myofascial Release Therapy was the only treatment that ended excruciating pain in my right leg, caused by four fractured spinal vertebrae. It was administered by an excellent physical therapist, who also taught my son how to do it. My doctor recommended the physical therapy, but no doctor has even mentioned myofascial; probably they are not familiar with the various treatments which PT's can do. God bless you; I hope you receive help soon.
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1 ReactionWhat is MFR ? Thanks !
@laurie1l, MFR stands for Myofascial Release Therapy.
@jenniferhunter explains more in this discussion:
- Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR) for treating compression and pain https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/myofascial-release-therapy-mfr-for-treating-compression-and-pain/
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1 Reaction@artscaping I really appreciate you sharing that the phenomenon of how scar tissue forms. So interesting. Saved me some time doing more research when I just want to my ice and recuperate from Week 7 post-op TKR as the scar tissue is being battled to avoid MUA. 😌 🙏🏾 it’s just trying to do its job I suppose. 😄
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1 ReactionWho do you go to for MFR treatments. Thanks in advance
Hi there @janpeterson65
I am a little late in responding to your request. I lost it and just found it again this morning. You are in Bloomington? I am in St Cloud. My expert MFR therapist lives here in St Cloud. We are so lucky. Let me see what I can find from Amy about your area. I'll be back.........
Chris
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1 ReactionHere is the list of MFR therapists in MN. Hope this helps. Let me know if you need help .
Remember you want an Expert level MFR therapist.
https://www.mfrtherapists.com/app/list.asp?state=MN&country=US
Chris
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