How to Massage Your C-Section Scar
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- Опубліковано 2 лип 2016
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Avoid or heal three major issues of bladder frequency, low back pain and pain with intercourse by massaging your c-section scar. You can also change the way your scar looks by releasing the scar tissue with massage. This video shows you exactly what to do!
this is the most comprehensive scar massage video i've seen. Definitely sharing with my clients.
I love sharing this video with my c-section clients ! Thank you so much for posting this, so incredibly helpful!
So glad you like this. Thanks for sharing!
@@instituteforbirthhealing-l520 can I already start the massage if I had a c-section 10 days ago ? Thank you
thank you for this. you have no idea how much this has helped me with pain.
So glad! Warms my heart! Thanks for sharing. Take care.
thank you so much for the video!! i'm so thankful you shared this information so freely! thank you!
Your welcome! Massage away!
Thank you for this video! I’m 3 weeks post open myomectomy and intend to start trying this massage maybe in another month or so, so this was very helpful to watch rather than just read about it 👍🏻👍🏻
Hi, I am in your same situation today, do you think this helped you?My incision is so big, it is still numbed , if you have time could you please let me know? I had 2 sections more than 11 years ago, and never had a big lump like this on top of the scar and it is so hard, I am worry! Thanks
I’m in Colorado!!! As soon as this pandemic is over I will be coming to see you! Had my c section 2 weeks ago!
Marsades H that’s great! Happy to help you with this! Congrats on your baby!
Great info!
You are amazing, thank you so much for this video. I haven't been able to workout in years because of the pulling and tugging sensations I would get in my c section scar. You are a god send, god bless you.
So glad I found this video. Hope its not too late for me. Had my C section 8 years ago and 2 previous myomectomies so Im sure my scar tissue is numerous as my lower back pain has got worse over the years
Keep this up ladies... I’ve just had my c section scar revised, which was “grossly disfiguring” after putting up with it for twenty years. I had it fixed during a TAH. I’m 6 weeks post surgery and will use scar massage this time to make sure it doesn’t happen again
Thank you so much! I wish I had found this sooner, I have a deep scar which is definitely stuck to the muscle and probably bladder too, I am very early pregnancy, so hoping the babe will help loosen it all up but I will do some gentle massage in the later stages to help it along... much gratitude, I have shared this with other c section sisters.
Yes work on it now and the pregnancy can help the scar tissue. Good luck and congrats!!
Thank you!
Thank you so much very good knowledge xx
Thanku for sharing this video....thanku so much, it's working on my 2 years old stitches pain😙😙😗
Thank you.
Thanks very much from a subscriber in Europe :)
So insightful, thank you! I've had two c-sections 7 and 4 years ago and I have a literal bulge right above the scar and a lot of adhesion. I can't pinch my scar and roll it like you've shown in the video, but I will keep trying this and hope it'll do some good after all these years! :)
Thank you
I honestly had no idea the c-section scar can cause back pain! I'll start massaging my scar (never done it before), see how I feel, and then comment my result maybe in a month or so! Thank you for this ✨
How did it go?
So it's actually been about 8 months since my comment. Whenever my scar aches, tugs, pulls, if I have the urge to urinate more often (not UTI), when I have pain during intercourse and intense back pain I massage my scar and with each time I'm able to massage deeper and deeper and the feel of it on one side definitely improved!
I know if I were to do it more consistently I would have an even better result but I'm definitely happy with the results so far!
@@jennifertaylor1258 just commented on my results!
thanks for the advice what will they do medically for her bladder
I will try this again on my 3 c section . On the first c section scar I would get dizzy doing a massage.
Can you do these same techniques with a keloided scar?
Such helpful information. How many weeks after c section can you attempt this? Are we waiting just for the external to heal? Thanks in advanced!
I'm goin on my third C-section
I wish I would have come across this video sooner
I will be using this to my advantage about a week after surgery I will be belly binding too
Wait until the tissues are well healed before starting this. Good luck.
thank u mam ❤
***thank you!*** I've been having bladder irritation/increased frequency post-laparotomy and feel like I have to pee even when I just have if I try to lie on my side... my gyno and GP didn't have an explanation and tests haven't shown anything. Scar tissue! Of course. I have been massaging, but not frequently enough and not the third layer. I will try this and hopefully it helps!
So glad you found this. Yes any type of scar tissue will cause issues. Massage away and see what happens! Good luck.
if you wear a belly band after your c-section, can that help to prevent these adhesions?
I wish this information was given to me 14 years ago! It’s likely too late now, but I’ll try it anyway. (Do you think it’s too late?) Thank you! Wonderful video - you have a calming voice and re-assuring way of communicating.
Thanks Donna. It's NEVER TOO LATE!!! Massage away!! Good luck!
Bloody hell im scared only by seeing my scar can’t even touch it 😖😖
I had my son 11 yrs ago and I'm now touching my scar . I was traumatized
Im 7 weeks pp... I got nauseas just watching this... esp the pinching 😖
Its mind over matter. You need to do it to stop any pain around the body you will have in years to come xx
Omg ‘pick up the scar’ wahhhh
Hi Lynn, I actually had no idea on what to do with my scar.I am diabetic pregnancy .After delivery I was being massage by an indonesian woman and I really doubt on her massaging my scar...After watching your video I am glad that I can diy myself...Thank you so much for creating this video...Yes my doctor in my country does not revealed on this massaging scar everytime I went back for checkup.
Anne, so glad you found this. Doctors don't recognize the importance so don't promote it. Good luck massaging your scar!
Should we massage with an oil? I find it hard to roll the scar between my fingers when using oil. Also, that 3rd deeper layer I’m finding it difficult to know how far to sink down.
Waow great video I'm almost 6weeks after c section when do I massage on the scar.
Is it normal to not be able to roll the scar in the beginning? (It feels like the skin is attached to the tissue underneath) I'm 13 weeks postpartum. Thanks for the great video!
How soon can you massage the scar
Thank you so helpful:)
It is the best thing I have seen so thank you! I could not do it 1 month after C sectin, but now I am gratefull. How many times should I do the movements?
Spend 10-15 mins a day working the tissues. If you are really sore the next day back off and do it every other day and lighten your pressure. Good luck!
Thank you very much for the video, one has to see it, not just read it described. WHEN is the earliest time to START? Is two weeks too early? I do not feel like touching the scar at all for the time being, but somewhere I read - this is the scar that your baby came through, so it is precious - this might possibly help some women.
You need to wait until the scar is well healed before mobilizing it. Give it some love in the meantime as it is precious. Good luck.
Thanks so much for this video and all the information you share in your channel, Lynn. This video in particular has helped me hugely in my recovery after my C-section. There is nothing out there that compares to the help you are giving out here. I refer back to this video every few months when I feel my scar tightening again. I'm so grateful! Please keep up the great work!
Thanks Jennifer! So glad you found it helpful!
Should you work your way up to doing all 3 layers...ie begin the second after several comfortable massages of the first layer? Or should all 3 layers be done each time you massage?
You can do both! Work top layer for a bit then go deeper and work all three layers at once! It really just helps to get all the tissues moving!!
How do you massage a vertical c section scar?
Same way with side to side and up and down motions. Find the restricted areas and work there more specifically. Good luck!
Hello! Is this safe to do while also having diastasis recti?? Dying to know, thank you!
Hi firstly thank you so much for sharing I've had 4 c sections and I suffer from terrible lower back pain I can't stand up sometimes. I live UK where can you recommend I go for help please?
Jenny Burrell is a great resource for you over there. Good luck!
Can this be done within 6 weeks of CS session?
I had my c section 6 months ago. I don’t feel any tightening on my incision but on either side (near my hip bones) I feel a lot of tightness and tenderness when I massage there!
Also above my incision (almost on my stomach)! When I massage my lower stomach there’s pain and my lower back hurts!
Sounds like you could use some help getting the tissue to release. There shouldn't be any tightness in the belly. That tightness is probably from scar tissue. Work on the scar tissue and all around it. See a professional for help if you need to.
@@LynnSchultePT thank you Lynn! I live in a super rural area with very few resources so I’m very thankful for your UA-cam videos!
Hello thank you for this ! I HAVE A QUESTION hopefully you can reply back :) im 6 months postpartum, is it too late to start ? :/ I do have some thick scarring :( also do you think using inside workout bike is safe to use ?
I’m 12 weeks post section with one previous 3 years ago. I do this pretty consistently and I never know if I’m doing it correctly. I’m pretty aggressive but not sure if there is actually any release. When do you start to see and feel results and are there any results that I would physically see or feel ?
sharifa diaz if you tissues can move easily then you don’t have restrictions a. If it moves greater to one side than the other then work on the side that doesn’t move and get it to be the same. Good luck.
am almost 8months now,can I do this with my scar?
What about for a vertical scar
You still want mobility, side to side and up and down. Good luck.
Can you do this while pregnant? 9 weeks.
Can you still massage while pregnant
How early can u start this
Once the scar is well healed. If you are having pain you can start massaging around the scar itself but not directly on it. Good luck.
I’m four months post partum, this video is awesome. I’ve been massaging gently because the middle is tighter still, giving it the pouch appearance. I’ve also been using a vibrating wand to massage the tissue, does that help some?
Karina Fuentes it won’t hurt but I don’t know if it will help. The tissues need to be stretched out and moved round. If you can do that with it then it may help. Good luck
I had c section 18 months ago and recently i started to feel pain in my back and bladder irritation. I have tried this massage and feeling better. I hope to fully recover from my problem soon.
That's great!! Keep up the great work!!
Yeah! This is great to hear. Keep up the great work.
37 years today
Hi Lynn, thanks for posting. I had my first bikini cut c section 21 years ago and I started to go pee during the night multiple times about ten years ago. You were right that it can hunt you even after so many years. Your info is helpful and I hope you can refer someone who lives in Seattle where I live for the pelvic floor issues?
Check out my Directory of practitioners who can help you with this: instituteforbirthhealing.com/birth-healing-professional-directory/
Would massaging be beneficial after an abdominal sub total hysterectomy? I am two weeks after surgery now and still experiencing some minor pain when emptying bladder.
Absolutely but make sure scar is well healed and be gentle at first. Then go in deeper. Good luck!
Yes, please massage it. It's always helpful!!
I had my baby 2 years and 9months ago . Sometimes my scar is still so painful. I can’t cough while lying on the bed or laugh hard. It really hurts especially at the edges of my scar. I have consulted twice and nothing diagnosed. I just wish to find if you can help me with specific massage for this ? Thank you so much.
You need to get that scar released. One of my birth healing specialists can help you. You can find them here: instituteforbirthhealing.com/birth-healing-professional-directory/ Good luck!
Okay so what about classical incisions “T sections” my skin was cut horizontal and my uterus was cut vertically. Is the third layer suppose to help the uterus scar or are we just talking skin layers ? I’m genuinely confused
It doesn't matter how your uterus was cut you still need mobility in the tissues. So massage away. Just make sure your tissues can move side to side and up and down. Good luck.
I had a c-section 3 years ago and I have pain and discomfort from what I think is scar tissue built up in my abdomen. It's kinda numb by the scar but that doesn't bother me as much as the pain I get from the scar tissue. Is this normal? I'm concerned about it. I'm going to try the massage techniques while I'm waiting to get in with my OB GYN. Anyone else have this issue?
The pain is not normal especially if it's lasted 3 years. Please see one of my Birth Healing Specialists in my Directory on my website or see a Pelvic Health Physical Therapist. Dont be dismayed if your OB doesn't offer any kind of support. Most of them don't understand scar tissue issues. Another thing to consider is the effect of Trauma. If your c/section was traumatic for you that could be part of the pain pattern in your body as well. Good luck.
Hi. I am doing the same actions around my scar as is the video, but not really sure what is meant by ‘releasing the muscle’? I don’t understand what I’m feeling for. I can feel more solid lumps and bumps underneath (scar tissue I assume), but I can’t really tell which bits do/don’t move as they should so don’t know if I’m doing it right or in a way that will have any benefit. Thanks.
Getting to the muscle layer is just making sure you are sinking into the tissues a bit more than just being on the surface or skin layer. Focus on getting those lumps and bumps to mover freely underneath your fingers side to side and up and down. Good luck!
Institute for Birth Healing - Lynn Schulte, PT Thanks very much :)
Hello! I was wondering if you could use this same technique on a vertical incision from an emergency surgery for ectopic pregnancy rupture? The scar is from below the belly button to right above pubic bone.
Yes you still do the same techniques on a vertical scar. Good luck!
What do I do now that I’ve just found this video and never knew about it and I’m 17 weeks pregnant again after a previous csection that was over 2 years ago?
If you aren't having any pains don't worry about it. The expanding uterus will stretch out the scar tissues. But do do the massage after baby comes out. Good luck and congrats!
Hello, I had a hrystectomy almost 8months ago, and have bladder issues - incontinence. 1. Can I use your technique and massage that scar? And 2. Would there be even a 5% chance that it might have anything to do with this? I am really quite desperate for a solution.
It's possible it's related but the incontinence could be from how you are activating your core muscles. Try the massage but if it doesn't change things and you are leaking when you laugh, cough, sneeze or exercise that is more an issue of the way you are using your abdominal muscles. My Confidence in your Core Pelvic Floor and More course can help you understand how to use them in a more supportive way. Check out the Classes on this page: instituteforbirthhealing.com/motherhood-page/. Good luck. Also see if a Birth Healing Specialist is near you. Go see one of them. There is a directory also on my website.
thanks for sharing my girlfriend had a c section 2weeks ago now she's having trouble emptying her bladder any suggestions
Massage the area as long as the tissue is well healed. She may also need some internal release work done on her bladder. Good luck to her!
Does this help with blocked tubes?
I can possibly. I'd have you look for a visceral manipulation practitioner in your area and have them check it out for you. You can find one at www.Upledger.com under find a practitioner. Good luck!
Hy I have a c section and c section has a line .it swellon up i have a thick line on my scar what i can do?
Massage it! GOod luck
Hello Lynn, what is your recommendation about how long after delivery I can start massaging the 2nd and 3rd layer?
At least 8 wks before going deep. Let pain guide you. A gentle Burning and pulling pain is ok, but don't go overboard. Good luck!
I'm afraid to try this, I was badly infected with my section plus I had a haematoma. Just recently as well I had key hole surgery to remove my right Fallopian tube due to an ectopic. What do you suggest I try or how do I get around this fear?
Just start with touching an area near your scar and breath in as you try to connect into the scar. You need to know it's ok to do this. That you can't hurt yourself because if there is pain, you won't go beyond that pain to create problems, nor should you. If you try and still are not getting close to being able to touch the scar, please go see someone who works with trauma and scar tissues. Good luck.
Will this help with the overhanging skin?
Kylie Wasko probably not.
Hi, i had a big keloid on my c scar, can I do this too?
Yes. It may not change the look of the scar on top but you are more concerned about the restricted mobility below! Think of an iceberg. Good luck!
Thank you so much for this video ... I was so scared to do this but did it anyway ... it's my first time and I am finding it difficult to pick up scar not because it hurts but because it's so low and tight...do you have any tips for this ?
Kyra, Keep working with it, it should loosen up with time and attention to it. Maybe instead of trying to lift it up compress it down and in and see if you get any softening of the tissues under your hands. Good luck!
Institute for Birth Healing - Lynn Schulte, PT ok thank you for replying. I stopped massaging scar so will try again with the tips you have suggested. 😊
Can i do this while being 2 weeks post surgery
You want to allow your tissues to heal before beginning this. YOu can massage around the scar but give it one more week and begin gently. Don't create pain, just gentle pressure, stretching, and eventually a gentle burning sensations as the scar tissue stretches. Good luck!
may i ask, can i apply/used any oil massage or lotion while massaging the csec area?
You don't want to use lotion as you want to break up and mobilize the scar tissue. You don't want to be sliding around on top of the skin but moving it all around. Not using oil can help you do this.
@@instituteforbirthhealing-l520 thank you for your reply 😉
What would you recommend for women who are currently pregnant?
Just allow the growing uterus to stretch out the scar tissue. Don't worry about massaging it during pregnancy. But do start again after the birth.
I had 4 csections & I'm frequently peeping & back pain...😭😭😭
I had an emergency c section 23 years ago and a planned 18 years ago, after both the c sections, the shelf went within a few months, however almost 3 years ago I had to have my ovaries removed with key hole surgery, and the shelf came back and has never gone, I’m obviously a lot older and perhaps half a stone heavier that I was when I had by babies, would this help?
It’s worth a try! It could help. Good luck!
Thank you for your video, I had 2 sections more than 11 years ago, 7 years difference, never had any problems, but 3 weeks ago I had a myomectomy and the scar is bigger, was on top of the other 2, and I have a big lump on top of it, still feels numb, do you think this massage will help reduce the big pooch on top of it and help with the numbness ? Thank you!
You never know what massaging your scar will do so give it a try and see what happens. Good luck!
2 years post partum my scar is still red and tender but closed up well. Is there anything I could do so it wouldn't be so tender and red?
Massage it!
Would doing this help with not being able to relax my stomach? Anytime I try to relax my stomach I feel pulling & discomfort. Thank you.
Yes I would. That pulling abs discomfort is the scar tissue restriction. Loosen that up and it should go away. Good luck.
I just started massaging my scar its been 12 weeks since my c section and the area seems to get swollen right after i message it, is that normal?
Johana, not really. Try not being as aggressive with the tissues and see if that helps. You want to encourage the tissues to release, not force anything. Gentle massage is better than force. Good luck!
Can it damage the womb or bladder massaging? I’m afraid to apply so much pressure to such a delicate area.
pain will stop you from creating any damage to the tissues. Respect your tissues and encourage don't force the stretch. Good luck!
I had my twins almost 12 months ago. Will this help?
Yes it will! It's never too late. massage away!!! Good luck.
When should I start the massage after the baby come out?
1 month,2 months?
Thank you!
Once the incision is healed you can start. Good luck.
Could I use my fascia blaster to massage my scar,
Just be very careful with that you have tender organs in your belly as long as it's not painful. It may help you get in there but I think you hands are better. Good luck.
Hello! I have had my C section 2 years back, didn't know about massage back then and I have developed a very ichy keloid. Can you suggest something about it?
Food to Fit By Baleena Khan massage still helps.
Thank you
Hi I’m 10 weeks post surgery- and have some swelling above the scar (no infection present) Can massage help this? Thanks
Most likely it can. Let pain be your guide and start gently! Good luck.
When I try to pinch my scar it folds in on itself along the scar so I can’t roll it. Is there anything I can do about that?
Yes, you have to keep working at it to pick it up so it doesn't roll in. That's the scar tissue pulling it down. Good luck!
For how long do I massage?
Just spend 5-10 mins a day until the tissues feel nice and released and move easily in all directions. Then decrease to once a week if it remains released, then check in 1 time a month up to 2 years. If tissues feel more restricted massage it more. Good luck!
This was very informative! I'm wondering is it safe to do while currently pregnant? I'm expecting a rainbow baby and it's been 4.5 years since my c section. It's burning and I'm sure it's from scar tissue, but I don't want to do anything to jeopardize the baby I'm expecting!
The burning is the scar tissue stretching as your uterus grows. If you can tolerate it I wouldn’t do anything with it. If it’s uncomfortable I’d go see a practitioner trained in working with pregnant people.
Good luck.
What is the best way to release an urethral stricture scar for a male? He has had 6 surgeries and the scar tissue reforms and causes him to be unable to urinate. Will a internal prostate massage help or hurt?
No idea Amy. I don't work with men. Other Pelvic Floor physical therapists might have more info for you. Sorry.
@@LynnSchultePT Thank You,
my first c-section was 10 years ago. and I just had my second c-section 5 weeks ago . and I developed a staph infection 3 weeks after. will this benefit me ? and I am experiencing the lower back pain already .
Yes the massage will help but wait until it is well healed before working directly on the scar. You can massage around the scar as you are able to help with pain being your guide. Good luck!
My 2 year old scar is sunken, how can I improve this
Same, massage it and loosen the scar tissue and see what happens.
Do you do this same process if the scar tissue is more than 2 years old? Will it be effective?
Yes you can be effective no matter how old the scar is. Massage away. Good luck.
Hello I’ve had 2 csections that formed a ton of scar and fibrosis tissue. My scar was depressed and painful even 7 years later. I just recently had surgery to get this removed. I now have a 7 inch incision. Much like a new c-section incision. I am at 3 weeks post op but have a lot of inflammation. Can I still massage my incision or do I need to wait for the inflammation to go down first? Thank you
I'd massage around the scar first and see how you tolerate that. Then work gently on the scar and see how you do. Best of luck to you!!
I am almost 6 months after I gave birth in c-section now. I tried massaging my scar area it is not causing me pain but it's itchy now, what do you think is the issue?
Itchiness is a sign that the tissues are healing so it's a really good sign.
Does it also help tighten to lose pooch when working out? I had a C-section 9 years ago.
Depends on what you’re calling the loose pooch.
If you’re talking about the excess skin and fat hanging over the scar tissue you need to do a lot of deep release work on that scar tissue to try to get rid of that shelf.
If I had a csection 11 years ago, can I still heal my scar tissue?
Yes!
When to start messaging after c section May after 1st month or after 2nd month or 3rd month
Then the scar tissue is all healed. At least 6 wks.
Crystal Caracciolo just go gently with the massage. And work more around the scar for now. As the tissues respond you can get more aggrsssive with the mobilizations. Good luck.
Thank you so much for sharing this! I had my first c section 6 weeks ago and my incision feels really tight - almost like I can't stand up straight all the way - like it's pulling. My back has been very achy (upper and lower) and when I go for a walk, my upper back in particular is really aches. I tried to run a few steps to see how it feels and it felt like I couldn't fully extend my body, it kind of felt like I was running while folded in half, if that makes sense. Do you think this is adhesion related or should I be concerned with something else? Thank you for any insight!
Please don't run right now!!! Your uterine ligaments need time to heal before straining them. You are feeling the scar tissue adhesions pulling as you try and stand up straight. You do need to work on this. If your scar is well healed please do this massaging to it. it needs to release so you can stand up straight without the pulling. Good luck!!
Institute for Birth Healing - Lynn Schulte, PT
Thank you! No, I won't run, I just wanted to see if there was a pull when I did it (it was only a few steps). Would you recommend doing all 3 steps to the massaging? I know you mention in there to only do the first step if you're newly healed (I definitely don't think I can pick up my scare yet, but should I do the piano keys? If not, at what point is safe). Also, my actual incision feels firm, not moveable, or hard (but it's lower than the skin above and below it, is it stuck to something and will that gradually go away with the massages? Thank you - this is my first c section after two vaginal deliveries. I'm not used to a slower recovery and want to make sure I recover to my optimal state!
Do what you can and yes it's stuck down to the lower layers and needs release work and it will go away when you release it. Don't do too much, let pain be your guide. If you are really sore the next day you did too much. Start with the first layer and get that released then work on the deeper layers. GOod luck!!
when I can start massaging my stomach after the surgery??which oil can I use for massaging??
Once the scar is well healed you can start and I don't use any oil as you want to get down into the tissues and move it around without slipping. Good luck!
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