Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization
(DNS) is a
developmental
kinesiology
approach
Scar
Tissue
Scars are a natural part of the
body's healing
process. A
scar results
from the
biologic
process of
wound repair
in the skin
and other
tissues. Most
wounds, except
for very minor
ones, result
in some degree
of scarring.
Scars form
when the
dermis (deep,
thick layer of
skin) is
damaged. The
body forms new
collagen
fibers (a
naturally
occurring
protein in the
body) to mend
the damage,
resulting in a
scar. The new
scar tissue
will have a
different
texture and
quality than
the
surrounding
tissue. Scars
form after a
wound is
completely
healed.
Collagen
(along with
elastin) is a
component of
fascia which
provides
strength and
stability
during
mechanical
stress. As a
hydrophilic
tissue, it
absorbs water
to form a
colloidal
state (4th
state of
water), a gel.
This provides
bounce,
enhances
nutrient and
gaseous
exchange,
waste removal
and
information
exchange.
When
fascia is
restricted,
the distance
between
collagen and
elastin, a
hydrophobic
tissue, is
reduced. This
reduces the
bound water in
collagen,
making fascia
less mobile,
more dense and
subsequently
more
restricted.
Each
myofascial
release
technique
requires at
least 5
minutes to
restore the
ground
substance to a
more soluble
consistency.
Cross-linkages
are broken
down and
fascial planes
realign.
Recent studies
have shown
that TGF beta
responsible
for fascial
tonicity, a
potent
stimulator of
myofibroblast
contraction,
is released.
Myofascial
release can
also influence
the ANS
(autonomic
nervous
system),
creating a
mental and
manual shift
from the
sympathetic
fight and
flight
response to
parasympathetic
tone
counteracting
TGFbeta thus
improve immune
response.
Skin,
fascias and
scars:
symptoms and
systemic
connections.
Zanier, J
Multidiscip
Healthcare
2014; 7-11
