Diastasis rectus abdominis - Physiotherapy for women - FisioClinics Palma

Although pregnancy is the most common cause of a diastasis rectus abdominis in women, lack of physical activity and being overweight are other causal factors. If you suffer from diastasis of the rectus abdominis, at FisioClinics Palma, we can give you the help you need to recover from this condition in a short time. For this, we have professional physiotherapists who are experts in the treatment of conditions in women, who after a thorough assessment of your case, will propose therapeutic interventions such as hypopressive exercises, to restore the shape and functionality of your abdomen.

What is Diastasis Recti Abdominis?

Diastasis rectus abdominis, also known as diastasis abdominis, is the lateral spacing or separation of the right and left rectus abdominis just in the area of the linea alba, which is normally 2 cm apart. But in the case of diastasis, this gap can be between 2 - 10 cm wide and 12 - 15 cm long.

Mainly pregnant women are affected by diastasis recti, this is a side effect associated with pregnancy since it turns out that the rectus abdominis muscles deviate from their original position to provide space for the growing fetus. This, added to the excess tension in the abdominal wall due to the weight of the fetus and the production of relaxin, a pregnancy hormone, leads to the deviation and excessive stretching of the rectus abdominis.

However, other factors: lack of physical activity and obesity are also risk factors, because a lot of abdominal fat ensures that the abdominal wall can be stretched excessively. This means that not only women develop this condition, but men can also suffer from it.

How do we treat the Diastasis Recti Abdominis at FisioClinics Palma?

In a first session, one of our physiotherapists will determine the extent of the diastasis of the rectus abdominis through the use of musculoskeletal ultrasound, an imaging study that will allow the physiotherapist to establish an accurate diagnosis of the condition and allow him to carry out adequate monitoring and modifications. necessary to the treatment, thus guaranteeing a better result in your recovery process. Physiotherapists at FisioClinics Palma will work with you to develop a specific treatment program for your condition, highlighting hypopressives and pelvic floor exercises.

When the separation of the rectums is slight, it generally does not cause any physical discomfort, but we know that it represents an aesthetic impediment for many women, due to the appearance of a globose and deformed abdomen that this condition causes. When the diastasis is more aggravated, it can manifest itself with pain in the lumbar area, buttocks, and hips and cause other discomforts. Regardless of your case: mild or aggravated, we will offer you a treatment from Physiotherapy adapted to your characteristics, which allows you to recover the appearance and functionality of your abdomen.

If after pregnancy you have noticed a visible lump in the navel area or feel that there is a separation greater than 2 cm when pressing the middle of the abdomen, make your appointment at FisioClinics Palma and avoid riskier processes such as surgery with the help of our expert physiotherapists. We are waiting for you!