To compare scar infiltration with 0.5-1% Lidocaine at a dose of 3 mg/kg (max dose 300 mg) or scar deactivation with acupuncture surface release technique to determine which is more effective in reducing pain in adult patients with chronic, post-surgical pain related to the site of incision after low transverse Cesarean section compared to standard of care physical therapy with the McKenzie Method.
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Change in Defense and Veterans Pain Rating Scale (DVPRS) between each time frame
Timeframe: time 0, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 16 weeks, 20 weeks
Change in Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) between each time frame
Timeframe: time 0, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 16 weeks, 20 weeks