Tag: abdominal scar

Lower back pain of unknown origin and your c section or hernia repair scar; is there a connection?

Lower back pain of unknown origin and your c section or hernia repair scar; is there a connection? Lower back pain is a common problem with many causes.   One of the more common causes may be related to a scar that is a residual from a surgical procedure. There is now growing evidence suggesting that abdominal scars can cause chronic back pain, knee problems, and even upper back pain. The International Fascial Congress which meets every two years is filled with the brightest minds in the field of fascia and fascial therapy.  Many papers have already been published on this Read More »

Back, hip and knee problems due to a cesarean or other abdominal scar, it’s more common than you think.

Back, hip and knee problems due to a cesarean or other abdominal scars, it’s more common than you think. 33 percent of all women in the USA will have a c section. In some cases, the doctor determined that their birth is likely to have complications if they delivered naturally, while in other cases, there was pressure placed on the doctor due to concerns of liability as well. In countries like Brazil, C sections are very common and planned for convenience at many private clinics, with minimal concern for possible long-term effects. My Brazilian cousins admitted to me that having Read More »