C-Section Scar Adhesions and their Impact on the Body

Many of my clients have given birth by c-section and are often surprised to discover the effect that scar tissue can have on their body so I thought it would be helpful to write a short blog on the impact that c-section adhesions can have on the whole body.

Many women who experience a c-section birth are rarely given any information regarding scar care or scar massage and its benefits to use once their scar has fully healed or what to potentially expect in the years following their caesarean birth and the likelihood of adhesions developing..

It's thought up to 93% of c-section scars result in scar tissue adhesions...that's massive! 93% of women experiencing the effects of something that can be treated but is often not, due to lack of information and understanding of scar tissue and its effect on the whole body.

C-section adhesions are caused by scar tissue sticking to things internally that they shouldn't be attached to. Due to the huge amount of bones, muscles and organs under and around a c-section scar incision means there are lots of potential areas for scar tissue to attach itself to, I commonly see women with adhesions that are impacting their posture, lower back pain, hip pain, knee pain and even jaw pain as a result of tight adhesive scar tissue pulling their skeleton out of natural alignment ever so slightly which has a huge impact on how they move and in feeling pain and discomfort.

It is also common for women with c-section adhesions to experience issues such as heavy and painful periods, trouble emptying their bladder fully, urgency with urinating, pain or discomfort before or when emptying their bowls, thigh pelvic floor muscles and pain with intercourse. These symptoms can develop fairly quickly following a caesarean but are more likely to develop over a couple of years whilst the scar matures and then cause pain and discomfort years following birth.

So what can you do if you suspect you might have scar tissue adhesions?

Medically the suggestion for adhesions is often surgery...this however create a new scar and the possibility that further new adhesions will develop.

Scar Therapy is a gentle, non invasive way to improve scar tissue and adhesions to restore a more normal tissue function, release tight scar tissue and improve pain and discomfort experienced as a result of problematic scar tissue, fibrosis and adhesions.

Over the years I have worked as a Scar Therapist I have been privileged enough to treat hundreds of caesarean scars and often the results my clients feel have been dramatic and improved their quality of life and comfort.

If you would like further information about Scar Therapy and if it would be suitable for your scar please get in touch via the contact form on my website or through my social media channels.

When starting treatment for your scar we begin with an initial appointment to talk through your birth/surgical procedure, goals for treatment, assess your scar and carry out a short treatment. Following your treatment we discuss any further treatment that is likely to be required and create a treatment plan together when needed. To further enhance your recovery I recommend a combined approach of scar therapy, lymphatic drainage/body massage to reduce swelling and release tight muscles following surgery.

For more information please get in touch via my contact page.