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Q: Post-surgical Scarring And Astym
asked by: activechick on July 24th, 2007
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Hi there,
I wanted to drop a line about mastectomies and the scarring that is resultant from it, which can limit motion and cause a lot of pain. ASTYM therapy is something that works to loosen the scarring, giving us back our range of motion across our chest.

There isn't a lot of information about this available as yet, because it's a pretty new thing, but ASTYM therapy works to reduce scarring in the body, and it is pretty amazing when used in a post-surgical situation.

Basically, ASTYM is done by certified clinicians, who also give the patient specific stretches and strengthening exercises (crucial, post-surgery.) Rather than have a build-up of scarring, ASTYM teaches the body to lay down healthy tissue.

I just thought this should be brought up here.
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replied on August 2nd, 2008
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WOW
Just now finding this post...........but WOW.....never heard of this. I am going to check internet and find out what I can about this. After all...........I am a good candidate!
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