C-section recovery is often treated like a scar that simply needs to close. But a C-section is major abdominal surgery, and healing can affect much more than the incision site.

Some women notice numbness, pulling, tenderness, tightness, swelling, sensitivity, back pain, core weakness, pelvic floor symptoms, or discomfort with lifting and exercise. Even years later, scar tissue can contribute to changes in mobility, sensation, and how the core and pelvic floor work together.

Pelvic floor physical therapy can help you reconnect with your body after surgery. Care may include scar mobility, abdominal wall support, breath work, core retraining, pelvic floor coordination, posture, strength progression, and return-to-exercise guidance.

Your scar may be healed on the outside, but your body may still benefit from deeper recovery.