In a study conducted by Dr. Kelly Armstrong, consisting of 47 post surgical patients suffering from the effects of chronic post surgical pain (CPSP) in relation to C-Section scars, she aimed to determine the effect and magnitude that MPS (micro-current point stimulation) therapy has when applied to such scars, as well as possible effects on a wide variety of non specific CPSP symptoms.

Direct Current (DC), MPS therapy has been proven and increasingly recognized as a valid form of therapy for chronic pain and stress management. However, the evidence as to the therapeutic value of MPS in CPSP management related to C-Section scars specifically, remains limited.

The study was a cohort study analysis of the 47 patients using a Visual Analogue Score (VAS) pain scale assessment. These evaluations were taken at 3 separate occasions, the first being pre MPS therapy, the other being post, and the final at a 48 hour follow up. The MPS was applied bi-laterally along the length of the C-section scars of the 47 patients, all with a history of non-specific CPSP pains. Dr. Armstrong, along with another Physical Therapist (PT), were the two responsible for performing treatments and collecting data. The VAS results reflected a significant reduction in mean post pain levels of 67.5 percent when compared to initial pain levels. When VAS was again assessed 48 hours later, an additional reduction of 45.2 percent was found, for a total pain reduction of 82.2 percent, when compared to initial pain levels.

In conclusion, the positive results collected from this particular study could indeed have major implications for patients who have C-Section scars, and are also suffering from CPSP. In addition to the treatment of C-Section scars, MPS therapy has also proven to be a valid method of treatment when pertaining to a variety of other chronic pain issues, as well as other major scars whether from surgical incisions or otherwise.