Janette Yee
Your full C-section Scar Massage, Exercise and Recovery Therapist. Free resources and paid programs. Cesarean rehab advocate & innovator.
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As a board certified athletic therapist (CAT(C)) and massage therapist (RMT) in Toronto, I have witnessed how enjoying parenthood with a proactive, health-focused attitude can nurture happy
⭐ There are many causes of back pain after ....
.. more than 10!
But the solution is the same for most cases:
➡️ the right
➡️ the right
And these solutions are more effective the sooner you start 🔥
I created a FREE mini-workshop to show you exactly what you need to do to help with your back pain after Cesarean, and here’s a big secret:
These same solutions will ALSO help the !
✅ For your FREE mini-workshop, comment “7777” below
😫 “Why does my back hurt so much after C-section?”
As a C-section therapist to hundreds of moms, I want you to know that there are MANY causes of back pain after major abdominal surgery.
But THIS one, most moms aren’t ever told about:
➡️ It’s from the DEEP C-section scar (myofascia)....... and has everything to do with your (overhang) 😳
Take a look at this video.
See how the pull of the C-section shelf wraps around the side and to the lower back?
See how it angles upwards?
In standing, the weight of the belly is supposed to comfortably “hang”.
❗ But if there is tethering from this DEEP myofascial scar, it will focus this “hang” one section on the lower back, instead of distributing the weight throughout.
Solution?
✔️ Deep scar massage that reaches the muscle layer
✔️ Follow with exercises that hold this new mobility
✔️ Add exercises that strengthen in this new shape
⭐ Remember: This DEEP scar is a major cause of the C-section Shelf too!
So...
Know that Scar Massage is a vital part to your . It’s not hard to learn, and can make a BIG difference starting with just 5 minutes a day (the way I teach it!)
Want an easy-to-follow click-and-play rehab plan?
✅ Comment “STAGE 1” if you’re pregnant —→ 6 weeks post Cesarean
✅ Comment “STAGE 2” if you’re 6 weeks —→ 1 yr post Cesarean
✅ Comment “STAGE 3” if you’re 1 year or beyond
Your body is NOT failing you because running feels wrong 4 weeks after a C-section.
Your body is protecting you. ❤️
And honestly?
Too many moms feel pressure to “bounce back” before their body has even had a chance to heal.
At 4 weeks postpartum:
👉 Your incision is STILL healing.
👉 Your deep core is STILL reconnecting.
👉 Your scar tissue is STILL forming.
So, if jogging, impact, or core work feels uncomfortable…
..that does NOT mean you’re weak.
It means your body is recovering from major abdominal surgery.
And no, being athletic before pregnancy does NOT change the biology of healing.
What CAN help early on?
✔️ gentle walking
✔️ belly breathing
✔️ reconnecting to your core
✔️ gradual movement progression
Healing first is NOT “falling behind.”
It’s building a stronger foundation for everything later.
Send this to a C-section mama who needs permission to slow down and heal properly. 💜
One of the biggest reasons moms stop trying to rehab after C-section?
They think recovery has to take HOURS.
But when you’re caring for:
✔️ a newborn
✔️ a toddler
✔️ multiple kids
✔️ recovering from major surgery
…even 20 uninterrupted minutes can feel impossible.
That’s why I LOVE simple 5-minute recovery routines. ❤️
Because consistency matters more than perfection.
And honestly?
A few intentional minutes done DAILY can make a huge difference for:
✔️ C-section shelf recovery
✔️ scar mobility
✔️ deep core reconnection
✔️ reducing tightness + pulling
✔️ rebuilding confidence in your body again
One of the biggest mistakes I see?
Moms doing scar massage…
WITHOUT movement afterward.
Massage helps create change.
Movement helps your body HOLD that change.
You need both.
And no — recovery does NOT need to be complicated.
Comment “7777” and I’ll send you my FREE workshop where I teach:
✔️ scar rehab
✔️ C-section shelf recovery
✔️ deep core healing
✔️ how to safely rebuild strength after C-section
05/19/2026
C-section recovery is NOT one-size-fits-all.
And honestly?
This is where so many moms get confused.
Because:
✔️ What helps at 2 weeks postpartum is different than what helps at 6 months postpartum
✔️ What works for swelling is different than what works for stuck fascia
✔️ What works for early healing is different than what works for rebuilding strength
That’s why many moms feel frustrated when:
“I’ve been doing scar massage every day… but nothing’s changing!”
Your rehab may simply need to PROGRESS.
That’s not failure.
That’s normal rehabilitation after major surgery.
And yes, even years later, meaningful change is still possible. ❤️
Comment “7777” for my FREE workshop where I’ll walk you through the right progression for YOUR stage of healing.
⚠️ Please note: information here does not replace the advice of your personal medical doctor.
05/18/2026
One of the biggest myths moms are told after a C-section?
That you should feel “normal”,
6 weeks after major abdominal surgery.
But six weeks only tells us: your incision closed.
It does NOT tell us whether:
✔️ You’ve reconnected to your deep core muscles
✔️ Your scar tissue is mobile
✔️ Your nervous system has recovered
✔️ Your body is ready for increased physical activity or sport
And when moms are told they’re “healed” too early, many start believing:
“Why am I still struggling?”
“What’s wrong with me?”
Nothing is wrong with you.
Recovery after C-section takes time & proper rehab exercises.
And for many moms, 12–24 months is a far more realistic timeline for full recovery.
SAVE this for the days you feel behind & SHARE this with a mom who may need some encouragement. 💜
We need to stop telling moms they are “healed” 6 weeks after major surgery
🔥 Comment “7777” for your FREE C-section Exercise mini-training
Strength training after is an excellent way to retrain your 🔥
If you already love lifting weights, here are simple tips to guide you for a better and doing 1-armed Bench Rows in no time:
✅ Start with solid ABC’s (Alignment/Breathing/Core Control). While it’s never too late to learn these, immediately after surgery is best.
✅ Begin with simple core exercises at home like the Bird dog, Elevated Planks, Pelvic Tilts.
✅ Ease back to the gym with familiar pulling exercises, starting with weights light enough to allow focus on the ABC’s.
BONUS: Strength training also helps big-time with the (overhang)!
Not sure about safe core retraining exercises after C-section?
🔥 Comment “7777” and I’ll send you a FREE C-section Exercise mini-training that will also help change the C-section Shelf 🔥
Let’s do this! 💪
🌺 “How do I get rid of a C-section Shelf?”
As a C-section therapist who’s helped thousands of moms, here’s one truth you need to know first:
Nothing “100% gets rid of a C-section shelf” 🙏
BUT - there’s tons you CAN do, and sometimes these things can be very, very, effective 🔥
AND - the sooner you start your , the more effective you’ll be at changing the C-section Shelf (overhang).
Take the mom in this video, for example.
She’s and started her rehab on Day 1.
Look at her results!
dramatic decrease in swelling
can start to see her abdominal muscle definition
very little “C-Shelf” or bulge above her scar
her pain is almost gone, as is her lochia (V@ginal bleeding)
How did this happen??
➡️ Compression starting Day 1
➡️ Core retraining exercises starting Day 1, like belly breathing
➡️ doing her rehab 5 minutes every day
And if you’re later than 3 weeks post-Cesarean, it’s not too late; your plan will just be different is all. 👍
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Ready to follow a clear click-and-play rehab plan?
✅ Comment “STAGE 1” if you’re pregnant —→ 6 weeks post Cesarean
✅ Comment “STAGE 2” if you’re 6 weeks —→ 1 yr post Cesarean
✅ Comment “STAGE 3” if you’re 1 year or beyond
🔥 inspired by a story shared by a in class the other day!!
“You should’ve seen the amount of care my husband received after his VASECTOMY. I’m sorry… you got two little snips and I got CUT OPEN with my uterus lying on the table next to me…
…. And not only did you get recovery support, you got CHOCOLATES?! 🍫 “
Mamas, what was your post-Cesarean care like?
05/14/2026
If you’re 2-6 months post C-section and the shelf isn’t changing…
More time isn’t the answer.
This phase—2 to 6 months postpartum—is when your scar tissue is the most responsive.
After that, change in the tissues gets harder.
Many moms are afraid to touch their scar or think the shelf will improve on its own with time.
…or maybe they know about scar massage but have been focusing on the wrong area.
Waiting won’t fix it.
You need a guided approach to recovery.
Comment “7777” for my FREE C-shelf webinar, and I’ll walk you through it.
05/12/2026
💬 Comment “7777” and I’ll send you my FREE C-Shelf webinar directly 💜
If your C-section shelf isn’t changing…
👉 It’s not just about fat
👉 And it’s not about doing more
It’s about how your body healed
and how your core is functioning
Once you understand that — everything shifts
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