C-Section Scar Release: The Missing Step From Most Recoveries
What no one tells you about Abdominal Scars
Post‑surgical or postpartum abdominal scars aren’t just marks on the skin- they extend into deep fascia, restrict movement, trigger tension, and sometimes even affect digestion, breathing, and pelvic floor function. Scar tissue can bind tissues and organs, leading to discomfort, tightness, or a loss of connection to your core- long after the scar has healed.
Abdominal Scar Release is a gentle, skilled therapy combining myofascial release, massage, breathwork, and therapeutic movement. It works to soften adhesions, restore tissue glide, ease discomfort, and help your body remember ease- and self‑care along the way.
Why It Matters
1. Restore Mobility & Alleviate Discomfort
Scar tissue often leads to stiffness, limited movement, and nerve irritation. Studies show that hands‑on myofascial techniques can remodel scar tissue, reduce adhesions, and restore soft tissue function.
2. Rebuild Core & Breath Function
Scars can blunt deep core activation and impact diaphragmatic breathing. Techniques focusing on breath assessment and gentle manual release help clients reconnect to their core and breathe fully.
3. Support Emotional Healing
Scars hold more than physical tissue—they often carry emotional resonance. Many women report feeling freer, lighter, and more whole after scar release.
4. Tailored to Different Scar Types & Ages
Whether you are 8 weeks or 20 years post‑surgery (C-section, hysterectomy, bowel surgery, etc.), scar release is beneficial- helping untether chronic tension and recapture lost function.
What to Expect in a Session
At its core, Abdominal Scar Release is an intelligent blend of skilled touch, warm dialogue, and movement integration:
Warm Welcome & Intake
We begin with a chat- a gentle dive into medical history, emotional context, and current concerns. If it feels supportive to your journey, we can take before photos to gently track aesthetic changes over time. Photo tracking is always optional, private, and led by your preferences.Breath & Core Assessment
I observe how you breathe - can you activate a 360° diaphragmatic breath? How does your core engage? This guides treatment direction.Hands‑On Release Techniques
Myofascial release / gentle massage to soften adhesions
Cupping, gua sha, dry needling (optional) to support tissue pliability
Work through scar tissue, surrounding abdomen, diaphragm, ribcage, hips, and back as necessary.
Movement & Rehabilitation Guidance
Incorporate gentle breath‑driven movement and core/pelvic floor activation to support long‑term function.Home‑Practice Toolkit
Self‑massage, breath drills, and gentle exercises empowers you to continue progress at home- extending healing beyond the Aura Health Collective clinic.
What Clients Often Experience
Less tension and discomfort – Particularly around scar and core areas.
Better tissue mobility and posture – Easier breathing, movement, everyday ease.
Gentle shifts in core strength and pelvic-floor awareness
Emotional relief – Described as feeling more “at home in my body” post-treatment.
Why Choose Aura?
Inspired by the compassionate, expert frameworks of The C-Section Release Method by Madelaine Longrigg at Body Lane, Abdominal Scar Release is:
Holistic & client-centered – I treat the whole person, not just the scar.
Evidence-based – Rooted in proven myofascial and breath-focused techniques.
Adaptable to all scar ages – From fresh (8 weeks post-surgery) to decades old.
Emotionally supportive – Nurturing the mind as well as the body.
Is This Right for You?
Consider offering Abdominal Scar Release if you are experiencing:
Scar tightness, pulling, sensitivity
Core or pelvic-floor weakness
Discomfort with movement, intimacy, or clothing
Bloating, digestive unease, breath restriction
Back, hip, or neck tension
(But not if scans show active infection, open wounds, untethered mesh, or if told to avoid touch by a doctor. Always ensure scars are fully healed.)
Your Invitation to Healing
You are warmly invited to this transformative space where healing from C-section and abdominal surgery is gentle, whole, and deeply personal. Whether your scar is fresh or decades old, it’s never too late to restore ease, reclaim your core strength, and rewrite your body’s story with kindness and intention. Ready to begin your gentle journey to reclaim your strength and flow? Contact me today to book your personalised abdominal scar release session. Take the next step toward feeling free, connected, and truly at home in your body- radiating peace from within.
