Comfort during healing
Talk through getting comfortable, changing position and the movements that feel difficult. Hands-on scar work waits until the wound is fully healed.
C-section recovery
Physiotherapy support with movement, abdominal strength and scar discomfort as you recover after a C-section.
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Recovering after birth and surgery
A C-section involves both birth and abdominal surgery. Alongside caring for your baby, you may be adjusting to tenderness, scar sensitivity or a tummy that feels unfamiliar.
Physiotherapy can look at scar comfort, movement and strength. Your care is adapted to how you are healing and the advice from your maternity or surgical team.
How physiotherapy can support recovery
Scar comfort and abdominal recovery
Explore sensitivity, numbness, pulling and how your abdomen feels during everyday movement.
Returning to exercise
Build movement and exercise gradually around your symptoms, recovery and the things you want to return to.
Discomfort around a healed scar
Scar tightness or sensitivity can remain long after the early weeks. You can come for support even if your C-section was some time ago.
Explore scar therapyFrequently asked questions
When can I start physiotherapy after a C-section?
You can ask for advice early, especially around comfort, movement, breathing, lifting and knowing what is safe to start with. Hands-on scar work usually waits until the wound is fully closed and healing well, but there is still plenty we can support before that stage.
Can physiotherapy help with a C-section shelf or overhang?
Physiotherapy cannot promise to change appearance, but it can help with how the area feels and moves. Scar mobility, swelling, tissue tension, posture, abdominal strength and core function can all be looked at, especially if the area feels tight, stuck, sensitive or difficult to reconnect with.
Will I need an internal assessment?
Not usually for C-section recovery alone. The focus is often on your scar, abdominal wall, movement, strength, posture, lifting and day-to-day comfort. If pelvic health symptoms are also part of your recovery, Garance will talk through your options clearly and you stay in control of what you are comfortable with.
How many appointments will I need?
Some women only need one appointment for reassurance, scar advice and a clear plan. Others choose follow-ups to keep progressing scar work, core strength, lifting confidence and return to exercise. It depends on your recovery and what you want help with.
