Ep 140: The Hidden Impact of Scars: Why Pain Keeps Coming Back

May 25, 2026•1 min read

What if your client’s pain isn’t actually coming from where they feel it?

In this episode, Elicia and Christine unpack the hidden impact scars can have on the body and why some clients continue experiencing pain, tension and restriction years after surgery or injury.

From low back pain and headaches to breathing changes, numbness, adhesions and compensation patterns, this conversation explores why scars are far more than “just skin deep.”

You’ll hear:
• why scars can affect the body decades later
• how fascia, nerves and lymphatics are involved
• why some treatments only create temporary relief
• the emotional impact scars can have on clients
• when it’s appropriate to work on newer scars
• and how Gentle Scar Therapy is helping practitioners see the body in a completely different way

This episode is packed with real clinical stories, practical insights and powerful moments that will change the way you think about pain, healing and the human body.

Watch now on YouTube:
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