C-Section Management

A C-section delivery can be an essential step in bringing your little one into the world. While the incision marks a beautiful milestone, managing the scar and its effects on your body is crucial for your recovery. Scar tissue and adhesions from a C-section can lead to pain, discomfort, and limitations in movement, but physical therapy offers a solution.

At Built to Move Physical Therapy and Wellness, we provide specialized post-C-section rehabilitation to help you heal and restore function. Our approach includes manual therapy, scar tissue mobilization, myofascial release, and strengthening exercises targeting the core, abdominal, and pelvic floor muscles.

For optimal recovery, gentle scar tissue mobilization can begin around four weeks postpartum, with more intensive scar tissue management typically starting 6–8 weeks post-delivery. Scar tissue mobilization helps reorganize the tissue into a pattern resembling normal, healthy tissue, reducing adhesions and improving elasticity. This process can relieve pain and discomfort, allowing you to regain strength and mobility more effectively.

Your therapist will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan, teaching you how to manage your scar and incorporating advanced techniques like dry needling and cupping when necessary. These therapies can further enhance the healing process, reduce discomfort, and improve overall function.

If you’ve had a C-section and are looking for post-surgical recovery at Built to Move Physical Therapy can help. Contact us today to learn more about our specialized physical therapy services and how we can support your recovery journey.