Fibrosis

Understanding Fibrosis

Fibrosis is the body’s natural repair response after injury.
When tissue is damaged, the immune and lymphatic systems coordinate a cleanup and rebuilding process: sending lymphocytes, plasma, and repair proteins to seal, protect, and restore the area.

This response is essential. The swelling and firmness you feel after a cut or bruise are part of that short-term defense. Once healing is complete, the tissue should soften and reintegrate into normal movement and flow.

When Fibrosis Persists

Sometimes, the repair response continues longer than it should.
After surgery, trauma, or chronic inflammation, the body can produce more fibrotic tissue than it can clear. This excess forms dense, unresponsive areas within the skin, fascia, or deeper structures.

Persistent fibrosis can appear as:

• Hard or puffy scars that restrict movement
• Local swelling or heaviness that never fully resolves
• Areas of thickened, immobile tissue under the skin
• Unexplained weight gain or tightness after surgery or injury

Even cellulite is often a form of fibrosis within the fat layer: an overproduction of repair tissue that disrupts circulation and communication between layers.

Why It Happens

Fibrosis tends to build when the body’s recovery systems are overloaded or under-coordinated.
Common contributing factors include:

• Surgical trauma or repeated micro-injury
• Chronic exposure to allergens, toxins, or inflammation
• Genetic predisposition toward dense tissue or poor clearance
• Limited movement, dehydration, or lymphatic stagnation

Fibrosis is rarely visible on medical imaging. It reveals itself through texture, tone, and motion – how tissue feels and responds under skilled hands.

Restoring Softness and Flow

At The Better Place, we study the behavior of fibrosis across systems: how it forms, how it restricts, and how it can be remodeled. Treatment focuses on reestablishing communication between layers of tissue through targeted manual therapy, lymphatic drainage, shockwave, and acupuncture.

With consistent care, fibrotic tissue can soften, mobility can return, and circulation can normalize, helping the body’s architecture recover its natural adaptability.

If you suspect fibrosis may be part of what you’re feeling, reach out. Understanding and addressing it early can change how your system heals for years to come.