Quad Tear, Self Massage??

[KeeronMac]

So I tore a muscle in my quads, oh must be 7/8 years ago now, got very little physio done, they told me to do it myself, of course being young and lazy I did nothing. Now I have a bulge where it has healed over.

I know I have to do deep tissue massage to smooth out the scar tissue but I'm not sure exactly how to go about it. Do i go with the muscle fibres or against?? Do I use my hands or elbow??

Oh and I would like to do it myself rather than get physio. Money is a limiting factor these days...

Thanks

[hellawaits77]

Against the fibers. That's what will help to seprate the scar tissue. Also, put some heat on it first, and ice it after. Really get deep in there. I don;t think elbow or hands would make a difference. Elbows would probably be easier as far as effort goes.