Diastase of rectus abdominal muscles

After the birth of the crumbs, many moms tend to shape themselves. This is a normal desire for a woman, but not always the hopes are justified in the expected time. Some people are concerned that the stomach does not return to normal. Despite everything, it remains a little rounded. Often the cause of such a problem after birth is diastase of the rectus abdominis, so it is useful to know how to determine it and what will help to cope with this trouble. Young mothers do not need to panic when they learn of such a violation - doctors are well acquainted with it.

Signs of diastase of the rectus abdominis muscles

This problem is most common after childbirth, especially in those mothers who had a cesarean section. But diastasis can occur in nulliparous because of obesity. Sometimes this pathology is diagnosed and men.

The disease is a divergence of the rectus muscles relative to the white line. Sometimes it manifests itself only visually. This applies mainly to young girls. They only note a cosmetic defect, which does not disturb at all. But in a number of cases, the ailment makes itself felt. Therefore it is useful to know its signs:

• walking causes difficulties;
• there is a heaviness in the abdomen;
• marked constipation, belching;
• pain in bulging tummy.

Severe discomfort usually appears after physical activity, playing sports. In serious situations, it is possible to omit internal organs.

If you suspect a pathology, you can conduct a home test:

1. First you need to lie on your back. The legs should be bent at the knees, the feet should stand on the floor.
2. One hand must be put under the head. The second should be placed on the abdomen. Her fingers should lie at the level of the navel perpendicular to the white line.
3. Now you need to relax and start pressing on the abdominal wall.
4. Next, you need to lift the upper part of the trunk. At the same time fingers need to feel the muscles. When they move, you need to fix how many fingers pass between them and how deep.

If the discrepancy is still determined, then you should visit a doctor. He will be able to clarify the diagnosis. And also tells how to remove the diastase of the rectus abdominis muscles, what are the ways of treatment. Their choice will depend on the degree of the disease.

Treatment of diastasis

There are different methods of getting rid of the problem. If she is at an early stage, then the doctor recommends non-surgical methods.

If a woman wants another child, then it is especially important to solve the problem. With a new pregnancy, the diastase of the rectus abdominal muscles will only increase. This can lead to problems with the spine. In addition, pathology prevents attempts. Means, the course of childbirth can be broken. LFK with diastase of the rectus muscles will help in unopened situations. Exercises should be selected by the instructor, since an incorrectly selected complex can aggravate the problem. It helps if you regularly draw your tummy for 30 seconds. Do this several times. You can do it at home.

It is worth paying attention to Pilates. It does not have a shock load. Suitable for those who have problems with the back. Also, during diastase of the rectus muscles, massage and wearing a bandage helps.

All these methods will be ineffective at large discrepancies. Then recommend an operation. The procedure can be performed endoscopically or through a cut. The choice of method depends on a number of factors. For example, with diastase of the rectus abdominal muscles, operations through the incision will be performed if the pathology is accompanied by a hernia. Strong differences also correct this way.

In uncomplicated situations, suture diastasis of the rectus abdominal muscles is performed endoscopically. Manipulation is performed under general anesthesia. The procedure itself lasts up to 2 hours.