there are 7 layers that are involved with a C-section. The muscle layer is one layer that is not cut, but the tissue is moved out of the way.  •Any time something is moved during surgery, it still needs rehab.  Plus while the other tissues are healing, the muscles cannot be overworked or the other layers may not heal properly.  •We can GENTLY start working the muscle layer with our hands around 6-8 weeks depending on the person. We can work on deep breathing as early as day 3-5 which will start to work the muscles and bring blood flow.  •Eventually we want to load the muscles more and work to loading them with movements like Emily is demonstrating here. Again, depending on the person and their prior strength level, this could be an exercise for someone closer to 12 week mark.  ⚠️Symptoms of pain, coning, & pelvic pressure would be our major guide here.  So 2 major tips to work the muscle layer: ✔️Work on muscle with hands ✔️Then load-heel slides eventually to work towards hollow hol...