Is Your C-Section Scar Causing You Pain?
Your body goes through so many changes not only during pregnancy but after as well. If you've had to have a c-section, the recovery can take some time, but what about lingering side effects? That pain in your neck, lower back, or even cramping could be from scar tissue.
These types of reactions are due to the fascial restrictions that are caused when the scar heals. When you have major surgery, your fascia is cut. When your cut is healing, the fascia forms a layer of tissue even tighter than before so the body can protect itself.
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C-section Scar Tissue Release
“When you are cut for any reason, the physiological mechanism your body has to combat the trauma is to seal the wound quickly and efficiently, eventually producing a scar” (Conquering Mystery Pain, p. 65). Scarring from cuts can lead to adhesions, which are an internal complication directly connected with the scarring process. Adhesions can spread from the scar area throughout the body, and they can reach certain areas of the body that might seem completely unrelated to where the scarring actually took place. Most times, people are not even aware that pain in one area of the body directly correlates to scarring in a completely different area of the body.
This can lead to more complications for women, especially those who have had cesarean sections and episiotomies. Both of these surgeries require tissue to be cut, forming a scar. A lot of women experience pain months after having a cesarean section, and they don’t realize that it is directly related to that surgery and that they need to seek treatment.
Dr. Jess shares more information on scar tissue release and how our team of therapists works to release this fascial restriction. You can check out her book on Amazon for more detailed info on scars!
Scar Tissue Release
Adhesions form scars end up creating soft tissue restrictions, which can lead to symptoms such as pain, sensitivity, numbness, tingling, and dense build-up of tissue. But, one positive thing about adhesions, as opposed to scars, is that they are susceptible to manual change. When adhesions are treated by therapists who specialize in myofascial release therapy, flexibility is returned in the tissue because the MFR therapists are able to help your body achieve healing within the fascia. So, it is very important to note that certain pain or inflammation that you are experiencing could be directly related to scarring, especially if you have had a c-section. It is important to seek treatment from a therapist who specializes in MFR (like Dr. Jess!), as this is where the bulk of your healing will take place.
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