Scar tissue forms when the body heals from repetitive trauma or an injury. When tissue is damaged, it will often heal in a fibrotic, haphazard manner. Unlike normal tissue, scar tissue shows thickening, irregular organization, and lacks elasticity causing restriction, limited range of motion, functional limitations, weakness, pain and discomfort. It can also result in adhesions, impaired blood flow, nerve entrapment, and muscle tension.
