The soft tissue adhesions that form around the periphery and under the scar can cause discomfort in the localized area or in another part of the body. The loss of elasticity in the skin causes pulling and pressure changes that can, over a period of time, create problems in the connective tissue that are difficult to diagnose. A common example is surgical scars in the chest and abdomen. Following gall bladder surgery it is common to develop right shoulder or left sided neck problems. Chest scars can often relate to upper back and bilateral shoulder problems.
Pelvic scars can relate to knee, foot and back pain.
Gentle mobilization of restricted cranial bones often produces subtle changes that can affect learning, muscle tone and developmental milestones. Ear aches and ear fluid following treated infections are very responsive to CranioSacral releases. Temporal bone pressure can be relieved, often helping the fluid to resolve or drain and give effective relief of pain. Call us for more information. Two therapists are currently treating a male patient diagnosed with a condition called Scleroderma.