The Injury Hub

Skin & Soft Tissue Scars: Info, Symptoms & Physiotherapy Treatment.

Our Chartered Physiotherapists across Ireland are experts in the causes, symptoms and treatment of scars.

The Injury Hub: Scars

About Scars.

There are two main groups of scars – skin scars and soft tissue scars. Skin scars are easier understood due to their visibility, they are due to breakdown of the skins integrity. Whereas soft tissue scars form due to injury to muscle, tendon, ligament and nerve tissues.

Scaring and its specific diagnosis can be made by our team of highly skilled Physiotherapists, this will help guide your treatment and hopefully speed up recovery.

Close up of a scar on a mans hand

How We Can Help.

Symptoms, Treatment & How We Can Help Your Recovery.

Learn about common scar tissue injury symptoms, effective treatments, and how our expert team supports your recovery journey every step of the way.

  • Atrophic Scars – Sunken down into skin. Often seen with acne scars or with wounds where skin or muscle has been removed.

  • Hypertrophic Scars – Usually red, purple and slightly raised above the skin. They generally fade and flatten over time.

  • Contracture Scars – Often happen due to burns and pull the skin in towards the injury site.

  • Keloid Scars – Elevated, red or dark scars that form when the body produces too much collagen in the scar.

  • Stretch Scars – Flat scars that occur due to sudden weight gain. They are common around the abdominal area during pregnancy.

‘Scar tissue’ is commonly described as the formation of weak tissue at the site of injury. Scar tissue forms two different ways.

1. If a muscle, tendon or ligament is torn or damaged, the body creates scar tissue to bind the torn pieces together.

2. The most common way for scar tissue to form is by soft tissue not receiving enough oxygen (hypoxia). Poor posture, repetitive actions, sustained pressure (sitting) all result in increased muscle tension. Increased muscle tension can result in reduced blood supply which means less oxygen. Hypoxia leads to the formation of scar tissue which can affect muscle length, strength and pain.

This is an area of expertise for physiotherapists and encompasses the whole body. Once a diagnosis is made, specific treatment advice can be given.

Soft tissue injuries are seen in our clinics every day so our physiotherapy team are extremely experienced in treating soft tissue injuries.

Our patient’s health journeys

CMM Coate
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Very good attention from Igor. He was professional and friendly and took the time to answer questions. I would certainly revisit Thank you.
Alice O
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The best deep tissue massage by Marcelo! Would definitely go again.
Linda C
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A very plesant and efficient physiotherapy service.
Kevin M
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Had a very positive experience. Had severe back pain and Dylan was able to see me at short notice. He was very thorough and clear in assessing and explaining my condition and structuring a recovery exercise program that worked very succesfully. I am now fully recovered and looking forward to being as active as I was before my injury.
Sonia F
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Really happy with the two appointments I had with Dylan Connelly to treat my calf strain. His approach was both professional and personable and he ensured that I was completely comfortable during all phases of the appointments. He explained and demonstrated the exercises in 'lay' terms and ensured that I understood and was happy with the approach and expected outcomes. I would definitely recommend Dylan for any physio needs.
Amy B
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I met with Lisa on three occasions in relation to my hamstring and she was absolutely amazing! So easy to chat to and super informative. You need to book at least a week or two in advance to get a spot with her and it's no surprise. She's absolutely fantastic! He explained and demonstrated the exercises in 'lay' terms and ensured that I understood and was happy with the approach and expected outcomes. I would definitely recommend Dylan for any physio needs.
Lisa O
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I went to Olga for 4 or 5 weeks before the marathon this year for hip pain. I was contemplating not running as my long run training had become so painful on the hip. Olga treated with dry needling and massage and over 2 sessions, I saw a big difference. I continued a weekly session to keep me loose and followed her exercise plan. I completed the marathon with no hip issues and felt like my recovery after was a lot faster than previous years.
Margaret C
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Myself and my mother attended Craig for 3 sessions - he is expert at what he does, so understanding, gentle and kind. Great personality and a really skilled physio. Would recommend him absolutly without reservation.He explained and demonstrated the exercises in 'lay' terms and ensured that I understood and was happy with the approach and expected outcomes. I would definitely recommend Dylan for any physio needs.
Patrick M
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I had a painful trapped nerve in my neck which caused pain together with pins and needles running into my arm and hand. I attended Mohammed twice over a period of two weeks. It completely resolved after second appointment. Mohammed is an expert professional at what he does. I would highly recommend his services. I would definitely recommend Dylan for any physio needs.
Lauren T
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I can only recommend Dr. Muhammed Sohail. I’ve been to many physio consultants and he’s been the very best so far: dry needling has improved my IT band issues so much over two sessions including my knee pain. I would definitely recommend Dylan for any physio needs.
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