Listen to Episode 125
ABOUT THE EPISODE
Just because you’ve been cleared at your six-week postpartum appointment doesn’t mean your body is fully recovered from a C-section! Today Krystle is talking to the mamas who are further out from their C-sections and still don’t quite feel like themselves - maybe your core feels disconnected, your scar feels tight, one hip is bothering you, or you’re dealing with lingering back pain or pelvic floor symptoms that you never thought were from your c-section scar. As a women's health physical therapist with over 15 years of experience and a mom who has had three C-sections herself, Krystle understands just how easy it is to move on with the demands of motherhood without ever fully reconnecting and healing your body. But the good news is that recovery doesn't have an expiration date, and it's never too late to start healing!
Krystle walks through why C-section recovery needs to go beyond the initial six weeks and shares her step-by-step approach to reconnecting with your body. She explains why the recovery process starts with creating space and mobility through your rib cage, addressing trigger points and scar tissue, and then rebuilding deep core strength and coordination. She also discusses how C-section scar restrictions can contribute to compensation patterns throughout the body and why jumping straight into ab exercises isn't always the answer. Whether you're 12 weeks, 12 months, or 12 years postpartum, this episode is a reminder that you don't have to accept feeling disconnected, weak, or uncomfortable as your baseline normal. There are practical steps you can take to feel stronger, move better, and get back to doing the things you love with your kids!
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