A C-section is a major surgery, and while many moms focus on healing in those first six weeks, the scar itself is often overlooked. Scar tissue can affect not only appearance, but also mobility, comfort, and even how connected you feel to your body.
The good news? Gentle scar release therapy can make a big difference, whether your scar is brand new or many years old.
When to Start
Best results: around 6 weeks postpartum, once your care provider clears you for scar work.
Older scars: still respond, but early treatment often leads to faster change.
How Scar Release Therapy Works
Scar tissue is different from normal skin, it has less blood flow, reduced nerve function, and a different electrical polarity. This can leave it feeling tight, numb, tingly, or uncomfortable.
Using gentle microcurrent therapy:
- Two small probes are placed on either side of the scar.
- Low electrical current is applied for 20–30 seconds per point, moving slowly along the length of the scar.
- This helps restore blood flow, increase ATP (cellular energy), soften scar tissue, and improve nerve signaling.
Many women notice changes after the very first session, the scar may look smaller, feel softer, or be less painful.
What to Expect in a Session
- Scar and skin are cleaned before starting.
- Gentle electrical stimulation is applied to both the sides and ends of the scar.
- Treatment usually takes just a few minutes.
- You may feel mild tingling, warmth, or temporary fatigue (similar to a light workout).
- Hydration and heat afterwards help with soreness.
A typical treatment plan is 3 sessions per week for 4–6 sessions, with touch-ups every few months if tightness returns.
At-Home Care & Self-Massage
Between visits, you can support healing with gentle massage techniques:
- Start above the scar, working gradually closer.
- Use a lift-and-roll motion of the skin.
- Keep pressure light (pain should not exceed 1/10).
- Looking in a mirror while massaging often reduces discomfort.
- Tools like gua sha or cupping can also help release tension.
Why Scar Therapy Matters
Without treatment, scar tissue can:
- Contribute to low back or shoulder pain from tension and adhesions.
- Create a “shelf” effect (fat above a tight scar).
- Limit core activation and pelvic floor recovery.
- Stay chronically tight, especially after stress or injury.
By improving mobility and circulation, scar therapy helps you feel more comfortable, more functional, and more at home in your body.
If you’d like support with scar release therapy, core recovery, or postpartum healing, book a visit and let’s work together!
Dr. Michelle Tournianski
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