Bethan has been coming to Ten Health & Fitness for the past couple of years for specialist support with C-section scar recovery.
Bethan’s C-section was off-centre and resulted in significant scar tissue around her hip and pelvis. The area was chronically tight and painful, affecting her daily life and her ability to run long distances. A keen runner, she unfortunately had to defer a London Marathon place due to persistent pain and restricted movement.
At Ten, Bethan received holistic, integrated scar management combining specialist scar massage with movement and strength guidance. This approach addressed not just the scar itself, but how it was affecting her pelvis, gait, and overall biomechanics. The results were transformative – her pain reduced, mobility improved, and her scar continues to soften and heal.
With professional guidance, Bethan rebuilt strength and confidence in her body, learning how to move and run optimally without fear of pain. She has since been able to transition safely to barefoot running, something that wasn’t possible before managing the scar tissue and restoring strength. Crucially, she now understands her limits and can push performance without triggering discomfort.
Beyond the physical benefits, Bethan describes a significant improvement in mental wellbeing. The reassurance of expert-led postnatal rehabilitation reduced her anxiety around movement, helped her manage stress, and restored confidence in her body. Ten became a calm, supportive space during a stressful time.
Bethan’s story highlights that ongoing pain, restricted movement, and discomfort after a C-section are not normal and shouldn’t be accepted. Early intervention with specialist C-section scar massage and postnatal rehabilitation can make a profound difference to long-term recovery, movement quality, and quality of life.