Post-Mastectomy and Scar Tissue Release

Tightness and limited range of motion in the shoulder and trunk following mastectomy surgery is normal, but post-mastectomy massage therapy can help aid the healing process. While the body hastily-lays collagen fibers, lumps can form, and pulling and puckering in the superficial tissues can result in adhesion. Massage can help collagen to spread in a more organized manner and keep tissue pliable and reduce pull on the incision and the surrounding tissues. Surrounding muscle tissue of the upper chest and shoulders may also benefit from massage after surgery.