Born by C-Section: Why It Matters for Anxiety, ADHD, and Fascia Health
Many of us know the experience of living with anxiety or attention challenges, but few realize that part of the story can begin at birth itself.
When a baby is born naturally through the birth canal, the head is compressed in a way that helps the nine cranial bones set properly. This gentle stress allows the fascia between the bones to “breathe,” creating mobility in the skull and setting the stage for healthy nervous system regulation.
But for those born by C-section, that natural coning of the head never happens. The frontal bone, in particular, can become restricted. Instead of breathing and moving with every inhale, it often sets in place. Over time, this compression can push into the amygdala (the part of the brain tied to stress response), limiting blood flow and creating a tendency toward anxiety, ADHD patterns, or heightened nervous system stress.
My Personal Story
I was born by C-section myself. For a long time, I didn’t know that this was a thing. No one ever explained how something as simple as birth mechanics could influence how my fascia and nervous system functioned decades later.
Discovering Fascial Maneuvers changed that for me. There’s one in particular that has become a favorite of mine: each time I practice it, my eyesight brightens, my body feels lighter, and my system resets. It’s powerful to witness how such a simple movement can restore flow where things have been stuck since birth.
The Fascial Maneuver for C-Section Release
Here’s the practice I recommend (and you can also watch Gary explain it in the video linked below):
Find your hairline with your fingertips.
Gently pull the skin downward.
Drop your shoulders and take 6 full breaths (3 through your nose and 3 through your mouth).
Notice the rush of blood and energy through the forehead—this is fascia releasing, circulation restoring, and stress patterns dissolving.
This simple technique is especially helpful if you were born via C-section, have children who were, or if you’ve ever had a concussion.
Why This Matters
Your emotions don’t live in your brain—they live in your body. When fascia is tight or restricted, blood and energy can’t flow. The brain feels this lack of flow as anxiety, fog, or stress. By releasing the fascia at the cranial bones, we restore that flow and give the nervous system the freedom it’s been asking for all along.
Fascia remembers. Fascia also heals.
Watch the Video
👉 Watch the C-Section Release Fascial Maneuver here
Ikue | Dance & Fascia Oracle™ 💃💞
