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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Does it work for chronic foot pain after botched up foot surgeries and scar tissue buildup? I also have SFN. Is it covered by MediCare and how do I find a good physical therapist? I'm from Iowa and read to look for someone trained by John Barnes Methods. How would I find someone for a consult nearby? Sorry for all the questions. Maria.

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