C-Section Recovery: Why Your Scar Needs More Than Just Time to Heal

If you’ve had a C-section, you were likely told to "take it easy" for 6 weeks and then cleared for exercise. But very few women are told how to care for the scar itself.

The "Shelf" and The Numbness It is common for C-section moms to feel a "shelf" or overhang at the incision site, or to experience numbness, pulling, or sensitivity years after surgery. This is often due to adhesions—scar tissue getting stuck to the muscles and fascia underneath.

Why Scar Mobilization Matters Your scar shouldn't be stuck! Healthy tissue needs to slide and glide. If it’s stuck, it can restrict your hip movement, cause lower back pain, and even contribute to urgency (bladder pressure).

How We Help:

• Manual Release: We use gentle hands-on techniques to loosen adhesions and flatten the scar.

• Desensitization: We help restore normal sensation to numb or hypersensitive areas.

• Safe Core Rehab: We teach you how to reconnect with your lower abs without straining the incision.

Whether your C-section was 6 weeks ago or 6 years ago, it is never too late to improve how your scar looks and feels. Visit Milton Physio Plus now to learn more!