Due to the placement of c-section scars we have seen these interfere with so many systems in a women’s body. The scar tissue is more than just the scar that you see on the surface of the skin. During a c-section the surgeon will cut through 8 layers of tissue to birth your baby. All of these layers then need healing.
The healing of all the different layers of tissue impacts all the muscle and tissue surrounding it. Scars tissue that is thick and fibrous and therefore cannot move much can cause issues with the deeper core muscles working correctly; this can lead to issues with incontinence, low back pain and pain with intercourse to name a few. We have even seen that working on the mobility of a c-section scar can dramatically aid in the healing of a diastasis recti.
I use a method of scar mobilisation called the McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release Technique. I also teach and encourage my postpartum moms to start on a process of scar desensitisation and mobilisation from as early as possible. Once fully healed your c-section scar should not cause you any pain or discomfort; not when wearing jeans, not when bumped by your toddler and certainly not when you are performing any exercise.
How is your scar? Have you touched it and moved it and applied pressure to it? Don’t neglect your scar mama; it’s healing is as important as any other healing you are currently doing.