Post-operative Caesarean Section

Women who have had a Cesarean section may experience persistent pain and/or dysfunction post-operatively.

Symptoms include:

The incision from a Cesarean Section can cause connective tissue restrictions and myofascial trigger points in the abdominal muscles which both commonly contribute to urinary dysfunction, suprapubic and/or abdominal pain and dyspareunia.

Your physical therapist will normalize the tight tissue and eliminate myofascial trigger points with manual therapy techniques. A home exercise program will be prescribed to you to facilitate recovery and maintain the gains made. Resolution of the musculoskeletal dysfunction will result in the elimination of your symptoms.

Disclaimer: The Pelvic Health and Rehabilitation Center seeks to educate the community on musculoskeletal causes of pelvic pain. Specific medical advice and/or answers to your personal health questions will require a full examination by one of our physical therapists. This website is not intended to be a substitute for a medical evaluation, but rather as an educational resource.