Scars & Adhesions
The effect of scars on the body
Generally, I hear this from people: “I’ve got a couple of small scars, nothing important”. When I tell them that these tiny scars may be contributing to, or even causing damage and dysfunction in their body, it takes some explanation on my side and, even then, I’m often not really believed. However, when someone has…
Read MoreHow can scars cause pain?
As a teacher of Sharon Wheeler’s ScarWork globally, I have seen a lot of scars! And I have met a lot of people in anything from mild to acute pain. You see, when we run ScarWork classes, we invite ‘scar models’ to join us and receive free work from the supervised students. Many hundreds of people…
Read MoreWarning! ScarWork can facilitate radical postural change!
It seems impossible to many that one scar could cause a radical change in someone’s life, altering their posture and affecting their work and their mental state. Equally, it seems unlikely to many that light touch, non-invasive work to that scar could free functionality and range of movement, and affect them mentally in a positive…
Read MoreThe pros and cons of cosmetic surgery
Cosmetic surgery is broadly viewed through two different lenses. There are those who believe in it, love it, and embrace it. There are those who believe in staying natural and that having/needing cosmetic surgery implies a damaged sense of oneself. Why do people have cosmetic surgery? If someone has a feature of their body (ears…
Read MoreWorking with scarred children: a case study
Meet ‘Tina’, a toddler I worked with throughout 2024. I have permission from her parents to tell you about her, with a changed name. Here is her story…… Tina was born with oesophageal atresia, a rare birth defect where the upper and lower oesophagus are not connected. Surgery left her with a scar that is…
Read MoreDo you feel well-connected?
Most women who come to see me for ScarWork to their Caesarean scars, comment on the feeling of disconnection they have been experiencing since the surgery. “I feel as if my top and bottom halves aren’t joined up” is a common sentiment. Once the work is done, they tend to feel more connected – so…
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