C-Section Scar Restrictions
A Cesarean section is a major abdominal surgery, and while the focus is often on recovery from childbirth, many women are left with lingering issues from the scar itself. Over time, C-section scar tissue can become restricted, affecting not just the immediate area but also core strength, posture, pelvic floor function, and even mobility. You may feel tightness, pulling, numbness, or pain, especially during exercise, stretching, or sex.
At Sparq Physical Therapy in Castle Rock, CO, we provide one-on-one, personalized care to address C-section scar restrictions and restore your body’s full function. Whether you gave birth months or years ago, it’s never too late to heal more completely.
Affected Area
C-section scars affect more than just the skin and abdominal wall. Restrictions can involve the fascia, muscles, and connective tissue surrounding the pelvis, core, and hip flexors, often disrupting normal movement patterns, organ mobility, and pelvic floor function. These restrictions can create compensations throughout the lower back, hips, and posture.
Symptoms
Common symptoms include pain, sensitivity, or numbness around the scar, pulling or tightness with movement, poor core engagement, lower back pain, pelvic pain, digestive issues, or discomfort with intimacy. Some people also experience feelings of disconnect from their core or lower abdomen.
Treatments
Physical therapy can significantly improve scar mobility, reduce pain, and restore optimal core and pelvic floor function. At Sparq PT, we offer gentle, effective treatment strategies that may include:
Manual therapy and scar mobilization to release adhesions and improve tissue glide
Myofascial release for the surrounding muscles and fascia
Core retraining to reactivate deep abdominal and pelvic muscles
Postural and movement re-education to reduce compensations and tension
Education on self-release techniques to maintain progress at home
Our goal is to help you feel more connected, strong, and pain-free in your body, no matter how long ago your C-section was.