Scars are now recognized as a key source of physical stress. Scars directly connect to the skin through the peripheral and central nervous systems, so any injury to the skin or underlying fascia will cause a prolonged sympathetic response.

It is theorized that each surgery or injury compounds this stress aggravation until the sympathetic nervous system goes into hyper load, resulting in disease or prolonged chronic post-surgical pain.

Abdominal scars especially, have a significantly negative influence on the body. They can restrict metabolism, pull on fascia, the skeletal system and internal organs, and otherwise negatively influence the body in many ways.