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Post-surgical Scarring And Astym
Posted: 07-24-07 15:38pm

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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