MSTR®- McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release® is an extremely effective and gentle technique of freeing up scar tissue to relieve pain and help restore function from these myofascial restrictions. This technique was developed by Alastair McLoughlin, a British massage therapist who now lives and works in Germany. It took 10 years of hard work and study to develop and refine this unique method of scar release.
I am pleased to be able to offer this work to clients. Client comments range from, “Wow! I wish I had gotten this done years ago.”, to “I didn’t realize this work would be so gentle! McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release® is an amazing advancement in the treatment of scar tissue and is changing people’s lives.
Here are just a few examples:
- Caesarean section scars
- Hysterectomy scars
- Spinal surgery scars
- Trauma scars such as those typically found on the knee
- Head wound scars
- Mastectomy scars
- Amputation scars
- Underlying scar tissue from laparoscopic surgery
Read on to get a better understanding of scar tissue:
Bio-tensegrity model
The interconnected and continual ‘webbing’ of fascia may be interrupted by a scar. The fibrous and tightly bound collagen fibers of the scar inhibit free movement in the same way a tight shirt can restrict your movement.
The scar can even be remote from the problem area and asymptomatic. For example, a scar from appendix surgery can cause shoulder restrictions or low back discomfort. A scar on the toe or foot can affect hip, knee and low back function. A wide range of bio-mechanical restrictions can be caused by scars and unlocked with MSTR® work.
Bio-energetic model
The energy pathways described in Traditional Chinese Medicine (called ‘meridians’) are interrupted by scarring. The inhibit the flow of Qi (Chi). The importance of the flow of Qi is essential in Traditional Chinese Medicine and is a major fundamental component of health.
If we take one example of a very common surgery, a transverse C-section, can interrupt perhaps 5 or 6 different energy pathways.
From case study reports we know other health problems, such as acid reflux or other gastric problems, can improve from the treatment of the C-section. The “tentacles” or myofascial restrictions from scars can be far reaching. Other improvements can include bowel disorders and headaches – all from treating the C-section scar. ¹
For further reading:
The Clinical Importance of Active Scars: abnormal scars as a cause of myofascial pain¹
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15319762/
Research on C-Section Scars:
www.mcloughlin-scar-release.com/research/
- From Alastair McLoughlin LCSP (Hon), Founder of MSTR®