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Adhesions vs scars. What's the difference?

Scars and adhesions are often used interchangeably and shouldn't be.

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Scars also tend to be seen as problems to be fixed and
adhesions as things to be “broken down.” This can sound convincing and very 'hands-on' in a therapy setting.

But when you actually look at real human tissue rather than diagrams, the story becomes far less tidy. Most scars are not the problem people think they are and most adhesions don’t behave in the way we’ve been taught.

This session draws directly from cadaveric dissection rather than

idealised anatomy textbook simplifications, looking at
real tissue variation.

Using dissection footage, we’ll explore:

  • Adhesions within the thorax that don’t behave like “glue”

  • Visceral relationships in the bowel that challenge simple mechanical explanations

  • Scars that are structurally robust, integrated, and often unproblematic

  • The four types of scar tissue we will encounter

The language of 'Scar Tissue Release' is often very familiar. It talks of 'Stuck' tissue that needs to be 'released' or 'broken down.'

“Release the adhesions!"

But what does any of that actually mean and are we really changing tissue or doing something else entirely?

When you step into the dissection room and start following layers through the thorax, the abdomen, the bowel… what you see doesn’t quite match the narrative.

Adhesions vs scars. What's the difference?

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ABOUT THIS WEBINAR

Scars and Adhesions - What are they, what's the difference and how do they get there?

This webinar is for therapists, movement teachers and curious practitioners who want a clearer, more realistic way of thinking about scars, adhesions, tissue repair and manual therapy — without chasing myths or techniques that promise quick fixes.

In thiswebinar we'll explore:

  • What scar tissue is mechanically capable of

  • What manual therapy can and can’t realistically do

  • Why ideas of “breaking down scar tissue” don’t hold up

  • What can change and how

  • Inflammation and scar tissue lay-down

  • What scars and adhesions REALLY look like

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Webinar Frequently Asked Questions FAQs

What is the difference between scar tissue and adhesions?

Scar tissue usually refers to tissue repair at or near a wound or injury site. Adhesions are bands or sheets of tissue that can form between structures, often after inflammation, surgery or injury. They are related to healing, but they are not the same thing.

Can manual therapy break down scar tissue?

Manual therapy may change sensation, movement confidence, sensitivity, local comfort and how someone relates to an area, but the idea that mature scar tissue is simply broken down by hands-on treatment is too simplistic.

Are adhesions like glue that needs to be unstuck?

Adhesions are often described as glue, but this oversimplifies what they are. They are structured biological tissue formed through healing and inflammation, not random stickiness that can simply be unstuck from the outside.

Do old scars cause pain elsewhere in the body?

Old scars may be relevant in some people, especially if they remain sensitive or change local movement behaviour, but they do not automatically explain distant or unresolved pain. The webinar looks at scars as part of a wider system.

Who is this scars and adhesions webinar for?

This recorded webinar is for therapists, movement teachers, bodyworkers and health practitioners who want a clearer understanding of scar tissue, adhesions, tissue repair and manual therapy claims.

ABOUT JULIAN

JULIAN BAKER BSc (Hons)

Functional Anatomist and Health Science Educator

Julian has been teaching anatomy, dissection and bodywork classes for over thirty years.

Something of a heretic within the anatomical establishment, he challenges the norms of conventional anatomical thinking and creates a new paradigm in how anatomy is taught.

His humorous, gentle and patient approach encourages application over academic knowledge and seeks to dismantle what many of us take for granted.

Julian has decades worth of experience in the therapy field and has a depth of knowledge that is second to none, ensuring that any learning experience with him is unforgettable

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Don't just take our word for it...

"To 'see' the soft tissue we as therapists think we influence is a privilege. Julian Baker makes all the right connections between the 'tissue' and considerations for therapeutic intervention. Functional Anatomy is a must for all 'hands on' therapists. It is also a must for the 'hands off' body of therapists! Seeing is believing.."

"Captivating, often bizarre and incredible insights into the human body like you have never seen before. Always life changing sessions, questioning the “norm” as we are taught it and bringing new dimensions to your practise.

If you attend one of Julian's classes your working brain will be changed forever - for the better and you will only want to see more!! His humour is also legendary!!"

"I have just participated in the scar tissue dissection course. This is an incredible lesson in anatomy. Julian takes you on a journey thru a human body like you've never been before. It is amazing to see how a human body is really built, how strong, how resilient. Eye-opening and educating. Thank you.

I will be back for more."

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