Breaking down subcutaneous scar tissue.

[Nate@Scarab]

For the uninitiated, I took an epic spill in a Speedweek criterium this spring. Slammed my hip into the pavement at 35-40mph without any asphalt burn to dissipate the impact:


Massive internal hematoma that team "doctor" refused to drain. It healed after about 2 months, but left a massive wad of scar tissue sitting under my skin that you can actually see. No amount of rolling seems to break it down, and it hurts like a MF.

Anyone with ideas?

[DOOFUS]

Rolfing

[Chance Legstrong]

Doof= truth

I just started getting ROLFing treatments before the end of the season.
it_is_amazing
i get a bonus. my ROLF therapist is SMOKING hot!

[roseyscot]

if you'd wear some bibs, we wouldn't see it

[-HvA-]

Try castor oil packs.

[Nate@Scarab]

Hmmm, I should see if my insurance will cover ROLFing. Coach suggested the same as well (he had a hip replacement and has done much of the same), but his ins won't cover it.

[Too Tall]

Hmmm, I should see if my insurance will cover ROLFing. Coach suggested the same as well (he had a hip replacement and has done much of the same), but his ins won't cover it.

That is a tough angle to work however any deep tissue M.therapist worth their salt should be able to do this. It will not happen with just one or three sessions.

[Chance Legstrong]

That is a tough angle to work however any deep tissue M.therapist worth their salt should be able to do this. It will not happen with just one or three sessions.

i have amazing insurance, but they laugh at alternative healing mumbo jumbo
Maybe your GP can recommend a PT that does the deep tissue route, etc...

[Too Tall]

i have amazing insurance, but they laugh at alternative healing mumbo jumbo
Maybe your GP can recommend a PT that does the deep tissue route, etc...

Dewd. Wake up, it's 2012 and M.therapists are state licensed and I take insurance...for instance. Work the system brother, if it was easy insurance providers would not make so much money (ouch).

[Chance Legstrong]

Dewd. Wake up, it's 2012 and M.therapists are state licensed and I take insurance...for instance. Work the system brother, if it was easy insurance providers would not make so much money (ouch).

sorry, i must've been asleep
insurance is cool with the MTs not ROLFers and soothsayers

[Tom]

This doesn't add anything to the discussion but my knuckle is all scar tissue from the break this summer and my finger won't bend hardly at all as a result, the tendon has about an extra 3/8 of an inch to go because of all the crap in there. I've been tempted to buy an ultrasound parts washer and stick my finger in it to see if that'll loosen things up.

All I have to add is that massage does work for stuff like that but it does take a few sessions to work completely. Already said, I'm just chiming in.

[nbrewste]

I have dealt with a similar issue over the past five years. Broke the right femur in 07', and although the surgery was not terribly invasive, it left pockets of scar tissue up and down the IT band.

Rolling has helped, but only after many, many sessions.

Have you tried one of Trigger Point's fancy new "Grid" rollers? They seem a bit stiffer than the standard all-foam roller.

[jamesand]

I have dealt with a similar issue over the past five years. Broke the right femur in 07', and although the surgery was not terribly invasive, it left pockets of scar tissue up and down the IT band.

Rolling has helped, but only after many, many sessions.

Have you tried one of Trigger Point's fancy new "Grid" rollers? They seem a bit stiffer than the standard all-foam roller.

Broke my femur this year - good to hear the rolling helped. Any other tips? I suppose I'll find a good LMT to thrash me.

[Too Tall]

This doesn't add anything to the discussion but my knuckle is all scar tissue from the break this summer and my finger won't bend hardly at all as a result, the tendon has about an extra 3/8 of an inch to go because of all the crap in there. I've been tempted to buy an ultrasound parts washer and stick my finger in it to see if that'll loosen things up.

All I have to add is that massage does work for stuff like that but it does take a few sessions to work completely. Already said, I'm just chiming in.

I had something similar second yr. college. A lab accident and a very large ragged cut. After it completely healed I had only 50% mobility. It took about 3 months of fussing with it to convince all the scar tissue to mobilize. Get er done son, don't try to do it all at once.

[Tom]

It's getting better. I do enjoy breaking up meetings that are past their useful time by massaging my pinkie under the table...

[Nate@Scarab]

I have dealt with a similar issue over the past five years. Broke the right femur in 07', and although the surgery was not terribly invasive, it left pockets of scar tissue up and down the IT band.

Rolling has helped, but only after many, many sessions.

Have you tried one of Trigger Point's fancy new "Grid" rollers? They seem a bit stiffer than the standard all-foam roller.

Got one. LOVE it. Want to try one of their balls, too: 2012 Trigger Point Starter Set - Competitive Cyclist

[-HvA-]

Do give the castor oil packs a try, I've personally have seen it heal scar tissue and even benign tumors. I'll keep my "alternative" agenda to myself for the rest, but it's a cheap option that won't hurt.

[Chance Legstrong]

Do give the castor oil packs a try, I've personally have seen it heal scar tissue and even benign tumors. I'll keep my "alternative" agenda to myself for the rest, but it's a cheap option that won't hurt.

i hope you don't think i was calling you out with "alternative" agenda...
i was talking about my insurance and their view of ROLFing.

[Nate@Scarab]

Do give the castor oil packs a try, I've personally have seen it heal scar tissue and even benign tumors. I'll keep my "alternative" agenda to myself for the rest, but it's a cheap option that won't hurt.

I think I will when I get home Monday - sounds like it could be a lovely rainy-day activity...

[-HvA-]

i hope you don't think i was calling you out with "alternative" agenda...
i was talking about my insurance and their view of ROLFing.

Not at all, I just try to be tactful about non-mainstream remedies or whatever you want to call it, some people really don't care for it and I respect that.