{"id":1199,"date":"2020-10-30T07:59:36","date_gmt":"2020-10-30T07:59:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/calculating-boat.flywheelsites.com\/what-is-range-of-motion-copy\/"},"modified":"2021-05-28T01:22:58","modified_gmt":"2021-05-28T01:22:58","slug":"what-is-scar-tissue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wcwellness.com\/what-is-scar-tissue\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Scar Tissue?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Scar tissue forms in our bodies when there has been an injury, and cells are destroyed. Scarring is a part of the body\u2019s natural healing process, which can occur either on the skin\u2019s surface or internally. The body rushes new cells to the site of the injury to replace the dead or damaged cells. Scar tissue acts as a protective barrier around the injured area, but it does not have the elasticity of normal tissue. When on the skin\u2019s surface, it can cause cosmetic issues. But inside the body, scar tissue growth forms adhesions and fibrosis, which could cause medical issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Healthy fibrous connective tissue is made mainly of collagen, and it supports the body\u2019s structural integrity. This tissue also contains fibroblasts, which are the cells that form the collagen, as well as carbohydrates and water. Although scars are also made up of fibrous connective tissue, researchers have discovered that it differs slightly in arrangement from normal skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Causes Scar Tissue to Form Internally?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When trauma occurs in the body, it can cause fibrous bands or sheets to form. Also known as adhesions, these bands grow as a reaction to inflammation and can begin to grow between and join parts of the body. Fibrosis is another variation of scar tissue and consists of the excess buildup of fibrous connective tissue. Scar tissue may grow with no known reason for its origination but is often in response to surgery, infection, or severe injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scar tissue often appears in organs such as in the lungs (pulmonary fibrosis) or the heart, which may be the result of a heart attack. Cirrhosis of the liver is a familiar example of normal tissue death being replaced by scar tissue due to abuse or infection. In the case of a back injury, scar tissue often forms and can inhibit movement, cause pain, and disrupt the correct functioning of the nervous system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Side Effects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Adhesions may not have symptoms, but in the case of a back injury, the patient will often experience decreased movement or pain. Although adhesions may be removed surgically, this can also cause more scar tissue to form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With back injuries specifically, scar tissue can form at the nerve root<\/a>. While scar tissue doesn\u2019t typically cause any pain directly, it can bind nerve roots together, or throw off the alignment of components of the spine \u2013 both of which can cause painful leg, neck or back pain<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chiropractic Care for Scar Tissue Relief<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Scar tissue in the body needs to undergo a process of remodeling, or a stretching of the tissue to realign the collagen fibers. Not only does alignment take place, but the scar tissue is strengthened to protect the body more competently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The collagen alignment process will help the patient to maximize flexibility and increase mobility. Chiropractors utilize different methods to accomplish this goal non-surgically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n