Diastasis after childbirth

Under the diastase of straight abdominal muscles developing after childbirth, it is customary to understand this kind of violation, in which there is a discrepancy of these same structures along the midline of the abdomen by 2-3 cm. Let's consider this violation in more detail and focus on ways of solving this problem.

What causes diastasis?

As a result of the excess pressure of the growing fetus on the front wall, there is a hyperextension of the muscle fibers. In addition, it is necessary to take into account the fact that in the process of gestation, the hormone relaxin is synthesized in the body. It is he who increases such a parameter as elasticity. After delivery, its synthesis decreases, however, in some cases, changes in the body do not occur, which leads to the development of this very diastase.

How to determine diastasis after childbirth?

The presence of such a violation says the remaining, even six months after the birth, tummy. In this case, women note the appearance of low back pain , abdominal tenderness, which is aggravated after prolonged physical exertion.

The listed signs speak only indirectly of the presence of the problem, because can apply to other violations. That is why it is possible to proceed to the treatment of diastasis of the rectus abdominal muscles after childbirth only after the diagnosis has been made. However, a woman can independently determine the presence of this disorder. For this it is sufficient to conduct the next test.

It is necessary to take a horizontal position, while the legs are bent at the knees, and the feet are placed on the floor. Then, placing on the abdominal area 3-5 cm above the umbilicus 2-3 fingers of one hand and at the same distance, but below the navel, the fingers of the second hand, raise the head from the floor. Before this, the muscles must be completely relaxed. If in this area a woman under her fingers feels a discrepancy between the muscles and a certain emptiness, then diastasis is present.

How to treat diastasis that occurred after childbirth?

The main type of therapeutic effect on this kind of disorder is physical exercise . When performing them, special attention should be given to breathing, in particular, during inhalation, do not inflate the stomach.

When answering the question of women, how to remove diastasis after childbirth, doctors recommend the following exercises:

1. Compression - perform lying on the floor, knees in a bent state, the feet are pressed to the floor. A towel is placed under the waist, the edges of which are crossed in the arms bent in the elbows, which are placed in front of them. On exhalation, the head and shoulders are lifted, and the waist is tightly squashed with a towel. Repeat 10-15 times.
2. Exercise "Hundred" - the position lying on the floor, hands along the trunk, legs bent at the knees, feet on the floor. At the same time, they lift their head and shoulders, while lifting their hands from the floor. Repeat 15 times.
3. Leg bending in lying position also helps to cope with the problem. It is very important that the loin is firmly pressed to the floor. Alternately, bend and unbend legs in the knees, while the feet do not tear off the floor.

It is worth noting that the correction of the violation takes about 6-10 weeks. However, everything depends on the degree of violation. Therefore, how to get rid of diastasis after childbirth in a particular case, it is better to ask the doctor. If a violation of the third degree (muscle divergence by 12 cm or more), surgical intervention is performed.