Physical Therapy for scar tissue/ adhesions

After my surgery (May 2015) I still had nagging pain. When I would go from a sitting to standing position I would feel a pull and a slight throb. There was a restricted feeling there that wasn’t there pre op. My oncologist said it sounds like scar tissue. At my request he referred me to a pt which was completely covered by insurance. I did about 6 weeks total. I went twice a week and practiced the exercises at home in between. They focused on exercises that would “stretch out ” the scar tissue. So lots of twisting and yoga type positions. He also did a scar massage ( didn’t like that at all) but it’s supposed to break up the issue and help the scar itself heal better. Then he said my abs needed strengthening since they cut through four layers of muscle. So, we did Pilates exercises that focus on the core. All were very low impact and actually relaxing exercises. I loved it. And almost everything I learned there I can do at home now. No equipment needed. I no longer have the pain from sitting to standing, and I stand much straighter than I before. I think everyone that has had a major surgery should give physical therapy a try.