Glossary Term
Adhesion
An adhesion is a band of scar-like connective tissue that binds muscles or fibres together, restricting movement and causing pain. Adhesions often form from injury, overuse or poor posture and are a common target of deep tissue and sports massage.
Also known as
muscle adhesion, scar adhesion
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