{"id":7958,"date":"2025-05-29T09:16:09","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T09:16:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/?p=7958"},"modified":"2025-05-29T17:11:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T17:11:24","slug":"c-section-pelvic-floor-rehab","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/c-section\/c-section-pelvic-floor-rehab\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Need Pelvic Floor Rehab, Even After C-Section"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why C-Section Recovery Isn\u2019t Just About the Scar \u2014 It\u2019s About Core and Pelvic Floor Function<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You had a C-section. Maybe recently. Maybe years ago. You were told to rest, to \u201ctake it easy.\u201d The scar healed. The baby grew. But you still feel weak in your core. Still leaking. Still bracing every time you lift, sneeze, or try to move with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re not broken. You\u2019re not imagining it. You just haven\u2019t had <strong>c-section pelvic floor rehab<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that\u2019s not on you. It\u2019s a missing piece of standard postpartum care \u2014 one that far too many women are left without. Let&#8217;s talk about why it matters, what recovery should actually look like, and why time alone isn&#8217;t enough to restore strength or function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why C-Section Pelvic Floor Rehab Matters More Than You Were Told<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a misleading myth still circulating: \u201cYou had a C-section, so your pelvic floor was spared.\u201d But it\u2019s simply not true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pregnancy itself is what changes your pelvic floor \u2014 not just vaginal delivery. Carrying a baby for nine months means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ongoing pressure on your pelvic organs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hormonal changes that soften ligaments and connective tissue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Postural shifts that alter how your muscles align and function<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Even without vaginal trauma, your pelvic floor was stretched, loaded, and impacted throughout pregnancy. Then add major abdominal surgery, and you\u2019ve got deep tissue trauma, scar formation, and compensatory patterns that further disrupt how your pelvic floor and core work together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet almost no one is offered <strong>c-section pelvic floor rehab<\/strong> postnatally. Six-week sign-off\u2026 and you\u2019re left to figure it out on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Common Symptoms That Signal Your Recovery Isn\u2019t Complete<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re experiencing any of the following, they\u2019re not random \u2014 they\u2019re signs your body still needs support:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leaking urine when laughing, coughing, or exercising<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A heavy, dragging sensation in your pelvis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pain during sex or while standing for long periods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A feeling of weakness or \u201cnothingness\u201d in your abdominal wall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poor posture or back pain from bracing unconsciously<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>None of these are rare. But they\u2019re rarely linked back to core and pelvic floor dysfunction after a surgical birth, and even more rarely treated with structured, specialist rehab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where <strong>c-section pelvic floor rehab<\/strong> steps in: to restore not just strength, but coordination, pressure management, and functional movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Your Core Might Still Feel Weak \u2014 Even Years After a C-Section<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your scar healed. But your core never reconnected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s why: a C-section cuts through layers of your abdominal wall \u2014 including skin, fascia, and muscle. Nerve pathways are disrupted. Your core muscles go offline. This includes the transverse abdominis, diaphragm, pelvic floor, and deep spinal stabilizers \u2014 a system that relies on breath and alignment to function properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When no one helps you retrain this system postnatally, it doesn\u2019t just \u201ccome back\u201d on its own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why so many women describe:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A bulge or dome when they sit up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficulty activating their core, no matter how many exercises they try<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>That \u201cunsupported,\u201d floppy feeling through the torso<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exhaustion from trying to brace, squeeze, or \u201cwork harder\u201d without results<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is not a strength issue. It\u2019s a signal issue. And <strong>c-section pelvic floor rehab<\/strong> restores that connection \u2014 safely, functionally, and with your body\u2019s trauma history in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Real Recovery Looks Like \u2014 Beyond Kegels and Crunches<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The solution isn\u2019t more sit-ups or tighter leggings. And it\u2019s definitely not endless kegels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Real rehab means rebuilding from the inside out. It looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Breath-led movement<\/strong>: Inhale to soften the pelvic floor, exhale to engage deep core muscles gently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stacked posture<\/strong>: Head over ribs over pelvis. When your body is aligned, your muscles can activate without strain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Functional movement<\/strong>: Exercises that restore pressure management and reflexive control \u2014 so your core and pelvic floor engage during real-life tasks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><strong>C-section pelvic floor rehab<\/strong>\u00a0changes the game: you move, lift, walk, and even sneeze with confidence,<\/span> because your system is once again coordinated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>But Isn\u2019t It Too Late to Start?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Absolutely not. It doesn\u2019t matter whether you\u2019re weeks or years postpartum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your body is incredibly adaptable, but it needs the right cues. Nervous system pathways can regenerate. Muscles can relearn. And your breath can retrain your core. With the right guidance, outcomes can change at any stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, whether you\u2019re a brand-new mum or years down the line and still saying \u201cmy core just doesn\u2019t feel right,\u201d <strong>c-section pelvic floor rehab<\/strong> is the place to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Happens When You Rebuild Connection<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you stop compensating and start connecting, everything shifts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You leak less \u2014 or not at all<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You feel more stable and upright<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You move without bracing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You regain confidence in your body<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is not about bouncing back. It\u2019s about rebuilding from where you are, with a system that works, not one that just looks OK from the outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Cost of Doing Nothing? More Than You Might Think<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Compensating with poor movement, breath-holding, or avoidance doesn\u2019t just prolong symptoms \u2014 it can create new ones:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increased risk of pelvic organ prolapse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chronic low back pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diastasis recti that doesn\u2019t resolve<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ongoing fatigue from inefficient movement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ignoring these issues won\u2019t make them disappear. And pushing through them only reinforces the dysfunction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why <strong>C-section<\/strong> pelvic floor rehab is preventative as well as restorative. It\u2019s how you avoid future issues, not just how you solve current ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>MUTU Gives You the Plan You Should\u2019ve Had From the Start<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At MUTU, we don\u2019t ask you to squeeze harder or bounce faster. We guide you to reconnect. Our programme is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Endorsed by physiotherapists and midwives worldwide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trauma-aware, adaptable, and gentle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Built for real-life recovery, not performance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever felt like \u201cmy body just isn\u2019t working the way it should,\u201d you deserve a plan that respects what your body\u2019s been through \u2014 and helps it move forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc47 <a href=\"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/join\/\">Start your free 10-day trial<\/a> when you\u2019re ready. <strong>C-section pelvic floor rehab<\/strong> isn\u2019t a luxury. It\u2019s the support you were always meant to have \ud83e\udde1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pelvic floor changes during pregnancy, regardless of delivery mode<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bo, K., &amp; Frawley, H. C. (2021). <a href=\"https:\/\/research.monash.edu\/en\/publications\/female-pelvic-floor-dysfunctions-and-evidence-based-physical-ther\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pelvic floor muscle training in prevention and treatment of pelvic organ prolapse<\/a>. <em>Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology<\/em>, 33(5), 379\u2013384.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>St\u00e6r-Jensen, J., Siafarikas, F., Hilde, G., Engh, M. E., &amp; Bo, K. (2015). <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s00192-022-05406-z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Postpartum recovery of levator hiatus<\/a> and pelvic floor muscle strength: A prospective cohort study. <em>BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &amp; Gynaecology<\/em>, 122(6), 840\u2013847.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>C-section\u2019s impact on core muscle function and scar adhesion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chien, P. F., &amp; Khan, K. S. (2001). What is the <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/j.1471-0528.2001.00119.x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">evidence for the management of women with caesarean section scar pain?<\/a> <em>BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology<\/em>, 108(4), 357\u2013365.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Baggish, M. S., &amp; Karram, M. M. (2015). <em><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.org\/details\/atlasofpelvicana0000bagg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Atlas of Pelvic Anatomy and Gynecologic Surgery<\/a><\/em> (4th ed.). Elsevier.<br>(See: Scar tissue formation, fascial adhesions, p. 542\u2013545)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Goom, T., Donnelly, G., &amp; Brockwell, E. (2019). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.running-physio.com\/postnatal-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Postnatal Rehabilitation Guide<\/em>.<\/a> Pelvic Health Physiotherapy UK.<br>(Open access guide endorsed by the POGP, a professional network of the UK\u2019s Chartered Society of Physiotherapy)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Neuromuscular shutdown and &#8220;core amnesia&#8221; after surgery<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Arikawa, H., et al. (2020). Dysfunction of transversus abdominis muscle activation and its association with post-cesarean pain and recovery. <em>European Journal of Obstetrics &amp; Gynecology and Reproductive Biology<\/em>, 247, 117\u2013123.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kiesel, K., Butler, R., &amp; Plisky, P. (2014). <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.2165\/00007256-200636030-00001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Role of Core Stability in Athletic Function.<\/a> <em>Sports Health<\/em>, 6(2), 128\u2013134. (Although sports-focused, this study explains how altered neuromuscular control impacts core engagement and spinal stability, directly relevant post-surgically)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Functional rehab strategies: breath, posture, pressure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>B\u00f8, K., &amp; Nygaard, I. E. (2020). <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s40279-019-01243-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Is physical activity good or bad for the female pelvic floor?<\/a> A narrative review. <em>Sports Medicine<\/em>, 50(3), 471\u2013484.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whittaker, J. L., &amp; Warner, M. B. (2007). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jospt.org\/doi\/pdf\/10.2519\/jospt.2007.2350\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rehabilitative ultrasound imaging<\/a>: understanding the technology and its applications. <em>Journal of Orthopaedic &amp; Sports Physical Therapy<\/em>, 37(8), 434\u2013449.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mew, R. (2017). <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/jwphpt\/abstract\/2017\/09000\/characterization_of_bladder_and_pelvic_floor.2.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Core breathing technique and postnatal recovery<\/a>. <em>Journal of Women\u2019s Health Physical Therapy<\/em>, 41(3), 120\u2013126.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why C-Section Recovery Isn\u2019t Just About the Scar \u2014 It\u2019s About Core and Pelvic Floor Function You had a C-section. Maybe recently. Maybe years ago. You were told to rest, to \u201ctake it easy.\u201d The scar healed. The baby grew. But you still feel weak in your core. Still leaking. 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