C-section is one of the only major surgery that no one refers to physical therapy for post-op rehab. The procedure cuts through at least seven layers of fascias and muscles. Still, OBs only check whether the scar is healed at a 6-week check-up, and does not provide education about scar tissue management, check your core strength, or advise on how to regain core stability. The world needs more education about this issue!
Why is scar tissue management critical?
It prevents tissue adhesion, hypertrophic scars, or keloids from developing, improves the flexibility of the tissues, and decreases the area's sensitivity. You can initiate the process once your scar is healed.
Here are steps for scar tissue management:
Perform 5x once a day
🔸Circling above, below, and on the scar
🔸Pulling different directions above, down, and on the scar
