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HOW TO BREAK DOWN SCAR TISSUE?
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HOW TO BREAK DOWN SCAR TISSUE?

by mike__0__0, Nov 25, 1998 12:00AM

  hi
  i strained my deltoid and forearm years ago and continue to have problem
  with scar tissue. Ive done weights to try to break down the scar tissue
  but it has only been a help to a certain point. I used to be involved in sports
  but because of the problems i had to quit. Is  there anyhting else to try
  other than surgery to try to break down the scar tissue?
  also the formerly injured areas feel as though the nerves there do not
  fire like the nerves in the healthy right arm. When swimming or doing even light
  weights the arm fatigues much sooner than the right arm. Is this normal
  for an area to be quite a bit weaker after a strain compared to the opposite
  healthy muscles[in the other arm]?
  thanks
  mike
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Taking your last question first, if your muscle tissue is replaced by scar tissue then you will be correspondingly weaker because of loss of muscle cells.
I do not know the extent of your scaring but there is a technique used by some physical therapists which
this involves the use of ultrasound waves to break down scar tissue.
This is really a rehabilitation rather than neurological issue and I am not very familiar with the technique however I would suggest that you speak to a physical therapist and see if this is suitable in your case.
A discussion of your specific problems and an assessment might be of benefit in your case as you could possibly tailor your  exercise to your specific injury and overcome some of the problems.





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