Treating C Section Scars Naturally with Manual Therapy
There are a number of ways that manual therapy can improve your C Section scar. Some of the main benefits of treating a C Section scar include promoting tissue healing, reducing pain, improving sensation/numbness, increasing scar mobility, improve coordination of the abdominal muscles, and improving the scar’s cosmetic appearance-yes, that even means the “shelf-like” appearance and discoloration can be improved too!
As your incision heals and scar tissue forms, it is common to feel stiffness, pulling, pain, numbness, and tension around the abdomen. Treatment such as myofascial release, cupping therapy, skin rolling, therapeutic massage, and dry needling can all be incredibly effective in improving both the function and appearance of your scar. The combination of manual therapy and a customized exercise plan can give lasting results even decades postpartum.
Despite what you may hear, Cesarean delivery is a major surgery and deserves to be discussed and treated as such. During a C-Section, an incision is made through seven layers of tissue, including skin, fat, fascia, abdominal muscles, and the uterus. This is not a small procedure- it's major abdominal surgery. It is important to note that the pelvic floor is also directly impacted by a C- Section delivery. Treatment of the C Section scar both early postpartum, and decades later can be critical for improving pelvic floor dysfunction and reconnecting with the deep core. Did you know, a rigid C Section scar may even be contributing to your leakage, urgency and stress incontinence?
At The Movement Solution, Doc Roth is trained in numerous techniques to improve the function, feel, and look of your scar. The best part, she can teach YOU how to perform many of her techniques on your own body. Whether you are looking to improve the look of your scar, regain connection with your deep core, or finally overcome pain and tension, there are manual therapy options available. It is never too late to see and feel improvement!
Common manual therapy techniques used at The Movement Solution include:
Cupping Therapy
Dry Needling (with or without E-Stim)
Myofascial Release
Skin Rolling
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
