Abdominal surgery can take a toll on your body, affecting your core strength, posture, and ability to move comfortably. Whether you’ve had a hernia repair, C-section, hysterectomy, bowel surgery, or another abdominal procedure, physiotherapy plays an essential role in helping you recover effectively and avoid long-term complications.
At Home Physio Group, we provide personalised physiotherapy in the comfort of your own home, helping you restore mobility, rebuild core stability, and return to your normal activities safely and confidently.
Why Physiotherapy Is Important After Abdominal Surgery
After abdominal surgery, it’s normal to experience pain, stiffness, weakness, and reduced endurance. Scar tissue and protective postures can also impact how your body moves, leading to discomfort in other areas such as the back or hips.
Physiotherapy supports recovery by:
- Improving core and pelvic stability to protect your surgical site
- Enhancing posture and mobility to prevent stiffness
- Supporting safe breathing and movement patterns
- Managing scar tissue to reduce tightness and discomfort
- Helping you regain confidence and independence in daily tasks
Working with a physiotherapist ensures you progress safely, reducing the risk of complications like hernia recurrence, muscle weakness, or persistent pain.
Why Choose Home Physio Group
Recovering from abdominal surgery can make travel difficult, especially in the early stages. Home Physio Group brings the expertise of a professional physiotherapist directly to your door, so you can focus on healing in a comfortable, familiar environment.
With Home Physio Group, you will benefit from:
- Convenience and comfort: No need to travel or attend clinic appointments
- Personalised recovery plans tailored to your type of surgery and healing stage
- Expert guidance from physiotherapists experienced in post-surgical care
- Safe, progressive exercises designed to restore function without overstraining the healing area
- One-to-one attention and ongoing support throughout your recovery journey
What to Expect During Your Recovery
Your Home Physio Group physiotherapist will create a treatment plan designed to match your specific needs and healing timeline.
1. Early Recovery (Weeks 0–4)
The focus during this stage is on rest, gentle movement, and pain management. Your physiotherapist may teach you safe techniques for getting in and out of bed, breathing exercises to prevent chest complications, and gentle mobility movements to improve circulation.
2. Rebuilding Strength (Weeks 4–8)
Once your incision is healing well, your physiotherapist will introduce light strengthening exercises to activate your core muscles, improve posture, and reduce stiffness.
3. Restoring Function and Confidence (Weeks 8 and beyond)
At this stage, you will work on functional strength and endurance. Exercises will be tailored to your lifestyle, whether that means lifting safely, returning to work, or resuming sports and hobbies.
Your physiotherapist will guide you through each phase to ensure steady, safe progress.
Expert Home Physiotherapy You Can Trust
Home Physio Group’s physiotherapists are highly experienced in post-operative rehabilitation, including recovery from abdominal surgeries. We take a gentle, supportive approach, focusing on your comfort, confidence, and long-term results.
Our goal is to help you move freely again, strengthen your core safely, and regain the independence and quality of life you deserve.
Take the First Step Toward a Safe and Speedy Recovery
If you have recently had abdominal surgery, do not wait to start your rehabilitation. The right physiotherapy can make all the difference in how quickly and comfortably you recover.
Recover faster and rebuild strength safely after abdominal surgery with Home Physio Group’s expert home physiotherapy. Call 0330 335 1016 or fill in our contact form today.