Cesarean Section
Schedule an appointment with our team of experienced pelvic therapists to create a custom plan of care for cesarean session recovery.
One in four women who give birth in the United States will have a Cesarean Section (c-section), however, of these surgeries; at least 50 percent will develop adhesions related to the scar. When a laboring mom has a c-section, there is already a flood of hormones. Heightened emotions, possible adrenal, cortisol, and other biochemical factors contribute to post-surgery scar formation. Physical therapy should be an important part of recovery for your c-section recovery.
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How does physical therapy help a cesarean session?
Receiving physical therapy for a cesarean section has many benefits. Here are a few:
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Restores joint and back function
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Relieves pain
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Improves posture and balance
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Restores normal motion and movement
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Conservative, non-invasive
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No “side effects”
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Most cost-effective form of complete musculoskeletal treatment
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