Healing After a C-Section: Physical Therapy That Supports Your Scar and Core

A C-section is major abdominal surgery—and yet, most moms are sent home with little more than a few incision care instructions and a six-week checkup date. You're told to "take it easy" and "listen to your body," but what happens when your body doesn’t feel quite right weeks or even months later?

At Bodyworks Physical Therapy in Greer, SC, we believe C-section recovery deserves more attention, more support, and a whole lot more compassion.

Whether your birth was planned or unexpected, your recovery is valid. And with the right tools, physical therapy can help you heal not just your scar, but your core, confidence, and connection to your body.

The Impact of a C-Section on Your Body

A C-section affects multiple layers of tissue—skin, fascia, muscle, and even nerves. That means your body needs time, movement, and gentle support to truly heal.

Common post-C-section challenges include:

• Core weakness or doming during movement

• Scar sensitivity or numbness

• Tightness or pulling around the incision

• Pelvic floor dysfunction, including leakage or heaviness

• Back or hip pain from altered movement patterns

These issues are common—but they’re not permanent. With guidance from a skilled physical therapist in Greer South Carolina, you can restore strength, mobility, and function safely.

How Physical Therapy Helps After a C-Section

At Bodyworks, we take a whole-person approach to C-section recovery. Here's what our sessions might include:

1. Scar Mobilization

C-section scars often heal well on the surface, but underneath, adhesions can limit mobility or cause pain. We use gentle, targeted manual therapy to improve scar flexibility, reduce discomfort, and prevent restrictions that can affect your core and pelvic floor.

2. Core Reconnection

Rebuilding your core after surgery is about more than crunches. We guide you through a progression of deep core and breath-based exercises that retrain your abdominal muscles to work together again—safely and effectively.

3. Pelvic Floor Support

Even with a C-section, pregnancy can still strain the pelvic floor. Our therapists assess and treat any tension, weakness, or coordination issues so you can regain control and comfort, especially if you're experiencing leakage or pelvic heaviness.

4. Postural and Movement Retraining

Your body has been through a lot. We help you move confidently again—whether that means lifting your baby, getting out of bed, or returning to your favorite workouts. With proper guidance, post-surgical rehabilitation in Greer SC can restore ease and efficiency to everyday movements.

When Should You Start PT After a C-Section?

While every journey is different, many women start physical therapy around 6 weeks postpartum, once they've been cleared by their OB. But it’s never too late to seek support—even if your C-section was years ago. We help women at every stage of recovery.

You Deserve a Supported Recovery

C-section mamas are strong—but strength doesn’t mean doing it all on your own. If your body doesn’t feel like your own after birth, if you’re unsure how to safely rebuild your core, or if your scar feels tight or tender, we’re here for you.

At Bodyworks Physical Therapy, we specialize in orthopedic and pelvic physical therapy for postpartum women in Greer SC—offering expert care with kindness and respect.

You’ve already done something incredible. Now let us help you heal.