How To Massage C Section Scar

Start by working the tissues around the scar and later include on top of the scar as your pain and tenderness allows.

How to massage c section scar. Scar massage is easy to try at home. The fingers should be slightly arched. Skin stretching begin about 6 weeks after surgery as long as incision is well healed.

Place pads of fingers on the edge of the scar. Simply lay down or rest in a reclined position expose your abdomen and use your finger pads to find your scar. Place fingers 2 3 inches from scar.

Stretch the scar by pushing fingers inch in one direction indicated by arrows. This can be done on your own at home for 5 minutes day. Hold scar stretch for 10 15 seconds.

Holding the edges of a scar place your finger tips on the edges of the scar try to feel the difference often women. Eventually you will want to be able to roll the scar between your fingertips. Repeat step 3 by.

Direct scar massage hold the pads of two or three fingers together. Gently moving you fingertips along the incision side to side start from the right side of your scar and gently run.