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McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release (@MSTR) - what is it?

​@MSTR is a technique designed by Alastair McLoughlin to be used as either a stand-alone technique or in conjunction with other bodywork techniques to treat scar tissue.

Research on scar tissue has been undertaken at a medical facilty in the UK. Details of this research can be found at https://www.mcloughlin-scar-release.com/research

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 What is scar tissue and what problems can it cause?​​

  • scars are formed to help protect the body by covering and sealing wounds caused by injury, surgery, burns, inflammation or injection.

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  • It can help to prevent further injury by strengthening the area around the wound.

  • In some cases, scar tissue can cause problems if it forms in large amounts or where it is not needed (joints or muscles) which can restrict movement, cause pain or cause discomfort.

  • Scar tissue is less elastic and less strong than areas with no scarring.

  • Lymph channels are severely impeded by scarring which can lead to a reduction in the elimination of toxicity in the area of the scar.

  • Scar tissue can attach to organs and glands and impede their function or cause stiffness around a joint.

  • Over time imbalances around the body can be caused by scar tissue interfering and impeding the kinetic chain. The majority of scar tissue is hidden and can carry on increasing over time.

  • There can be psychological effects where scar tissue can cause a reminder of the trauma / injury / cause of the origin of the scar tissue such as Frustration; Disbelief; Anger; Isolation; Sadness or Determination.

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When Can Scar Tissue be treated?

  • Post surgical scars

  • Trauma wound scars

  • Amputation scars

  • Fibrous tissue

  • Burn scars

  • Skin grafts

  • Vaccination or injection sites

  • Inflammation areas

Al the above can be treated once healing has completed (a minimum of 8 weeks)

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When Can Scar Tissue NOT be treated?

  • Where surgical mesh has been used  e.g inguinal hernia repairs

  • Cancer - over the site of an active tumour, if the patient is receiving cancer treatment or if there are restrictions on any form of additional treatment during the recovery or monitoring phase. The patient's oncology team should be liaised with for advice or any contra-indications.

  • Infected wounds or contagious infections

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Cautions for treatment?

  • Non-organic implants

  • Fragile tissue

  • Bruising  / swelling

  • Active skin conditions

  • Sunburn

  • Client who is currently under counselling for trauma

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