Scar Tissue Release Therapy (STRT) using the Dolphin Neurostimulator, is excellent for scar and scar tissue, such as in post C-section, which forms with any injury to the skin.
What are Scars?
Scars can be external or internal, resulting from wounds that have healed, accidents, or surgery. Scar tissue is thick and fibrous tissue that is generally less flexible than its surroundings. It is important to address scar tissue for a number of reasons:
- Scars can be a common cause of stress activation as they are shown to be involved in up-regulating the sympathetic nervous system
- Internal adhesions from scars can cause pain and affect body functions, including hormone regulation
- Circulation and lymph drainage can be impeded by scars
- Emotional trauma and chronic pain can be associated with scar tissue.
How does STRT work?
STRT is performed with the Dolphin Neurostimulator which uses low-level electrical impulses to stimulate cellular activity. It is generally completely painless – rarely, if anything, there’s a ‘tingle’ – and is Health and Canada FDA approved.
STRT reduces and fades scar tissue, and reduces adhesions and restrictions in the body. This helps in a number of ways – reducing pain, normalizing sensation, decreasing stress on the body, improving muscle and organ function, improving blood flow, and improving circulation.
What kinds of conditions are generally addressed by STRT?
- post-surgical scars of any kind (i.e. hip or knee replacement scars, C-section scars)
- childhood injury scars
- nerve irritation like carpal tunnel or other entrapments
- rotator cuff injuries
- plantar fasciitis
- acupuncture point stimulation for people frightened of needles
- Achilles tendonitis
STRT is a therapy provided under chiropractic care, and as such may be billed as a chiropractic session.