Featured · C-section
When can I start massaging my C-section scar?
The signs your scar is ready, what to check with your GP or midwife first, and a gentle routine to start with.
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Journal
Scars, healing & home care
Plain-English guides to the questions clients ask me most. Honest about what the research does and doesn't say.
Research
Does scar massage work? What the research really says
What the studies found, how strong they are, and what that means for you.
C-section
How to massage your C-section scar, step by step
A gentle five-minute routine, with what to feel for and what to avoid.
C-section
The C-section "shelf": what actually helps
Why it happens, what scar work can and can’t change, and other options.
Symptoms
Why is my scar still numb years later?
How nerves heal, why feeling can return, and simple desensitising at home.
After surgery
It’s never too late: can old scars still change?
Why a 10- or 20-year-old scar can still become softer and more comfortable.
Breast surgery
Cording after breast surgery: what it is and what helps
The tight band under your arm explained, with gentle movement to try.
After surgery
Scar tissue after a knee replacement
Tightness when you bend, how long it lasts, and what you can do.
Home care
Silicone scar sheets in Ireland: an honest guide
Sheets vs gel, how long to wear them, and what to look for in a pharmacy.
Symptoms
Why is my scar itchy, even years later?
What causes the itch, what soothes it, and when to get it checked.