Whether you’re a weekend warrior, full-time professional, or parent on the go, injury can derail your lifestyle. Often, we don’t truly listen to our bodies until pain becomes unbearable or movement is restricted.
At Green Mountain Chiropractic and Massage in Lakewood CO, one of the rising concerns we address is scar tissue. Thankfully, with early intervention and natural chiropractic care, most cases can be treated effectively—without surgery.
What Is Scar Tissue?
Scar tissue forms naturally as your body’s way of healing from even the smallest injuries. Repetitive stress from daily life, sports, or improper posture causes micro-tears in soft tissues, which leads to scar formation. Unfortunately, scar tissue can limit your flexibility and disrupt your range of motion.
When you feel tightness, stiffness, or a grinding sensation in a joint, it could be a buildup of scar tissue. Without treatment, these adhesions reduce mobility, circulation, and tissue elasticity.
Trigger Points and Trapped Nerves
Small bits of scar tissue, known as adhesions, can trap nerves and create what we call “trigger points.” These painful nodules send radiating pain through muscles and joints, often leading to weakness or further injury. If left untreated, muscle strength can decline and motion becomes more restricted.
Break Free with Chiropractic Therapy
Fortunately, natural therapies like Active Release Technique (ART), Graston Technique, and Myofascial Release can break up these adhesions. These tools are commonly used by chiropractors to restore healthy tissue, release trapped nerves, and relieve chronic discomfort.
ART and Myofascial Release involve direct hands-on therapy, while Graston uses specialized instruments to gently break up scar tissue. Combined with precise chiropractic adjustments, these techniques can drastically improve strength and range of motion.
Chiropractors in Lakewood CO Can Help
Our expert chiropractic team in Lakewood uses these proven methods to help patients get back to living pain-free. Whether you’re struggling with an old injury or a recent one, we’ll create a plan to relieve pain, improve function, and support long-term healing.
Call Green Mountain Chiropractic and Massage today to schedule your consultation and learn how chiropractic care can help you recover naturally from scar tissue injury.
For Your Health,
Dr. Mark Wolff