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Why Treat Scar Tissue?
A guide for healthcare professionals on the profound impact of untreated scar tissue — and how to address it effectively.
...and the research that changed everything
Lewit & Olsanska
In their landmark report, Clinical Importance of Active Scars: Abnormal Scars as a Cause of Myofascial Pain, Karl Lewit MD and Sarka Olsanska concluded:
"If the scar is...untreated, it may be the cause of therapeutic failure and recurrence."
This is the singular most important reason why we need to effectively treat scar tissue.
What This Means for Practitioners
Ineffective Outcomes -
If scar tissue impacts surrounding structures and goes unaddressed, treatment outcomes will likely be ineffective or only partially effective.
Recurring Clients -
If you repeatedly re-treat the same client week after week, check for scars or fibrous tissue that may be preventing sustained results.
The Bio-Tensegrity Model
Fascia forms a continuous, interconnected web throughout the body. A scar interrupts this web — its tightly bound collagen fibres restrict free movement, much like a tight shirt limits your range of motion.
A scar can be remote from the problem area and completely asymptomatic, yet still cause significant dysfunction elsewhere in the body.
The Bio-Energetic Model
Meridian Disruption -
Scars interrupt the energy pathways (meridians) of Traditional Chinese Medicine, inhibiting the flow of Qi — a fundamental component of health.
C-Section Example -
A transverse C-section can interrupt 5–6 different energy pathways, potentially contributing to acid reflux, gastric problems, bowel disorders, and headaches.
Fascia & Meridians — Two Models, One Truth
Both the bio-tensegrity and bio-energetic models point to the same conclusion: scar tissue disrupts the body's fundamental systems of flow and function.
The Emotional Model
Scars — especially from trauma — can carry deep emotional weight. Clients may feel fear, anger, disgust, or worthlessness connected to their scar.
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As the scar normalises through MSTR® treatment, those long-held negative emotions begin to recede — the scar integrates and becomes part of the 'whole' again.
Learn to Address Scars Effectively
Peta Crogan - Certified Ayurveda and MSTR® Practitioner
Fremantle, Western Australia
"I have found MSTR® immensely and immediately effective. It has levelled up my practise.
This simple and painless technique improves appearance of scars, relieves local pain, improves circulation and lymphatic drainage. Surprisingly, MSTR® can relieve seemingly unrelated distal muscle tension, locked limbs and powerful trapped emotions too."
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