The One Thing You [Didn’t Know You Needed] To Know About C-Section Scar Recovery
Whether a planned or emergency c-section, the first six weeks of recovery are no joke #battlescar. These weeks are often guided by rest, pain medication, avoiding lifting/carrying anything heavier than your little one & driving and regular follow up appointments. After a long six weeks of healing and clearance from your health care practitioner, what's next? There is little guidance after your health care practitioner gives you the all clear. The wellness hub team will help you navigate the stages of c-section recovery with manual therapy, rehabilitation, education and resources to get you moving and feeling your best.
C-section scars can grow up to ~ two years after surgery and may cause pain through the back, shoulders and hips
The wellness hub offers c-section scar release therapy that uses low level electrical current [mps; microcurrent point stimulation] to increase the skin's intracellular metabolism, protein synthesis and healing functions to re-awaken the skin's ability to self generate. By targeting direct cellular stimulation of microcurrent waves through the scar, this simple and pain free procedure works by reducing the dermal trauma, adhesions and fascia restrictions.This can improve mobility, diminish complications and reduce pain often found at the scar location and other areas of the body. Lack of attention to the scar can lead to fascia and muscle tension, chronic pain and weakened abdominal strength.
Reduces: adhesions/muscle knots and trigger points, pain and stress through the area
Improves: circulation & lymph flow, movement and appearance
We are excited to get you back to doing all the things you love with your little one(s).
Frequently asked questions
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Six weeks post partum when cleared by your midwife or obgyn.
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Typically three to six, however this can vary depending on duration of the scar, adhesions, texture and complications.
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Most mamas will describe it as a warm or tingling sensation however the experience can range from no pain to feeling like gentle laser hair removal.
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The dolphin neurostim which comes with two microcurrent point devices
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Scar release therapy can be effective in treating any scar. scars can include surgical, stitches, burns and bruises etc.
This blog post was written by The Wellness Hub’s chiropractor Dr. Devyn Koczan