Have you developed scars over time, wondering if they’ll ever go away? Scar tissue is our body’s natural way of healing after surgery or an injury. However, scar formation can become unpleasant when it limits an individual’s range of motion, causes pain, or raises aesthetic concerns. If your scar tissue has led to any of the symptoms mentioned, you should consider hand therapy. H & D Physical Therapy provides hand therapy in New York City tailored to your needs. Continue reading if you want to learn how to manage the scar tissue in your hands! 

Hand therapy in New York City

What is Scar Tissue? 

Scars are fibrous tissues built to repair your body in the affected area. New cells replace the damaged cells. Some of the newly developed cells are combined with collagen. Collagen is a type of protein that provides support to several processes, including tissue repair. Scar tissue develops when the collagen gathers together abnormally. Scar tissue can harden and cause pain and range of motion difficulties. Or, scar tissue may raise cosmetic concerns. Fortunately, scar tissue is usually not permanent. The type of scar tissue damage will determine how your scar tissue will be resolved. The sooner you seek hand therapy in New York City, the better. Below are some examples of the types of scar tissue people suffer from:

  • Keloid scars: Raised scar tissue that extends beyond the injured area
  • Hypertrophic scars: Mild version of keloid scars and only occur in the injured area
  • Contracture scars: Scar tissue damage due to burns which results in a flat and shiny appearance  

Managing Scar Tissue

The scar tissue’s less mature, the easier it is to remove! Some treatments for managing scar tissue can be topical solutions, laser removal, or surgery. However, hand therapy is another effective method of treating scar tissue. Your certified hand specialist will determine the type of hand therapy that you receive after a full evaluation. Read below to learn more about the types of hand therapy in New York City. 

  • Soft Tissue Mobilization: A type of manual therapy that uses deep pressure and stretching on tense muscles to improve range of motion
  • Paraffin Bath: A wax bath that goes on your hands to soften your scar tissue and reduces pain, and increases mobilization
  • Neuromuscular Reeducation: Application of firm and deep pressure on impacted soft tissue areas to reduce damage
  • Wound Management: Safety tips for proper healing specialized for you 

Contact Us For Hand Therapy in New York City

If you are suffering from managing scar tissue in your hands, a certified hand therapist can help you today. Scar tissue damage can be treated if you seek medical treatment as soon as possible. Receiving hand therapy in New York City will alleviate pain, improve your range of motion, and enhance your appearance. Contact us to schedule your first appointment!