Scar Tissue Massage

The stitches are gone and the scar is healing nicely. I apply Vitamin E oil three times a day on the scar and massage it using a cross fiber friction technique. Simply put that means that I apply pressure directly to the scar, usually using my thumb, and rub back and forth across the scar tissue. This helps to break down the adhesions that form under the skin and helps the tissues to rebuild smoothly. It can be a little painful because the area still feels almost bruised, but each day the pain subsides a bit. I am also massaging my hands a few times a day. The tendons in the hand still feel stiff and almost shortened, so a strong massage on the palm of my hand up through the fingers feels great!