C-sections and ab exerices

ADJulie
ADJulie Posts: 605 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I just wonder if I am alone in this. I had both of my kids by c-section. The last one was almost 8 years ago so I should be well beyond healed. I have been working out pretty heavy the last two years and just recently when doing ab exercises I have been feeling this pulling feeling when working my lower abs. Ladies, has this ever happened to you? This is the last major area that I want to hit hard. I am bottom heavy and was starting to get the stomach lap over the legs before I started losing weight 3 years ago. Help.

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  • Mlkmaid
    Mlkmaid Posts: 356 Member
    Heck, I'm 21 years post-partum and I still get that every once in a while when I'm doing core work in yoga class. In addition, when I touch my scar it still is tender in spots. I do not understand this phenomenon and can only tell you you're not alone and ask your doctor next time you see him/her. P.S. I have two boys too - yours are gorgeous!
  • TOMEKA18
    TOMEKA18 Posts: 103 Member
    I notice that doing my workouts also..I keep pushing myself because I want that flat tummy..
  • ADJulie
    ADJulie Posts: 605 Member
    My scar still feels awkward. I hate for anyone to touch it, including myself. I keep pushing through as well because I am determined to get that flatter belly. Thanks ladies. I am so glad to not be alone in this.
  • Danni3ll3
    Danni3ll3 Posts: 365 Member
    The pulling is scarring that holds the tissues together. The best thing is to massage it to soften the tissues and loosen up the scarring.
  • TK266
    TK266 Posts: 3,638 Member
    not quite the same thing, but I have a 7 inch abdominal scare from some work on my liver. A little over a year out and it still bugs me a bit on heavy ab workout days. but I have found that if I keep up a steady ab routine it calms down. until the next time I up the work out.

    The feeling is normal as long as it doesn't become a searing pain. :)
  • ValerieMomof2
    ValerieMomof2 Posts: 530 Member
    The pulling is scarring that holds the tissues together. The best thing is to massage it to soften the tissues and loosen up the scarring.

    I was going to suggest this as well. 2 CSections and another major abdominal surgery have left me with some issues and I noticed a huge difference since starting to massage the scars
  • sweetNsassy2584
    sweetNsassy2584 Posts: 515 Member
    Mine doesn't bother me at all actually. I hit it hard on abs at least 3 days a week.
  • ADJulie
    ADJulie Posts: 605 Member
    Thanks for the advice about massaging the scarring. It has started to become less of a bother. I will start doing this as well. I really want to push the ab workouts.
  • goodarzi
    goodarzi Posts: 15 Member
    I have had four c-sections. I don't really notice any discomfort when I do ab workouts, other than normal. However, it's been 5 years since my last baby and I still experience some numbness in the lower portion of my tummy. So maybe that is why.
  • dixiewhiskey
    dixiewhiskey Posts: 3,333 Member
    Mine doesn't bother me at all actually. I hit it hard on abs at least 3 days a week.

    Same here.. with my current workout, I am working abs 7x a week. I had my 2nd child (1st c-section) 11 months ago :)

    I really wish I could answer OP's question.. I actually have not had that issue. I enjoy touching my scar and it doesn't affect me when I work out.

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