Does massage help scar tissue from achilles tendinitis?

Achilles Tendonitis Massage. Massage has many benefits but specifically for achilles tendonitis it can help break down scar tissue, stimulate blood flow and therefore healing and aid in the stretching of the calf muscles. Technique 1: Effleurage. read more

It certainly can. When you have inflammation, scar tissue will heal and don't align in a correct pattern by nature. With the appropriate soft tissue massage they will which will restore the correct strength, flexibility, and result in much better repair and recovery. read more

To break up old scar tissue, you would need a neuromuscular massage. Keep in mind that this can be painful if the scar tissue has been there for a while. read more