ABDOMINAL DIASTASIS

Abdominal diastasis occurs when the rectus abdominis muscles separate, forming a space, as if it were a hole, in the middle of the belly.

Currently the women have been very concerned about their health and quality of life. Abdominal diastasis is a common problem after pregnancy which brings physical discomfort and changes to self-image. In addition to the aesthetic factors surrounding this dysfunction, abdominal diastasis can also cause postural problems and the risk of abdominal hernia.

As a result of the abdominal muscles working in synergy with the PERINEUM diastasis can also negatively influence the function of these muscles, worsening urinary incontinence in the postpartum period.

CAUSES OF ABDOMINAL DIASTASIS:

The main causes include pregnancy, very intense exercise that increases intra-abdominal pressure and weakness of the abdominal muscles.

OUR TREATMENTS

A physiotherapy It is a conservative treatment, without any side effects, that can help solve this problem. These treatments aim to improve the action of the abdominal muscles, particularly the transverse abdominal muscle.

Firstly, all patients are evaluated so that it is possible to find the most appropriate treatment in each case. All of our services are individualized, respecting each patient’s goals.

Generally, the hypopressive exercises, In fact, with this technique we can activate the transverse abdominal muscle, which is responsible for closing the abdominal belt. Certainly these exercises are also important as the absence of increased intra-abdominal pressure is a factor that protects the abdominal muscles and the PERINEUM.

We start with simple contraction and relaxation exercises; the difficulty and intensity of the exercises evolves with each consultation following the concept Active Perineal Rehabilitation and Series developed by physiotherapist Dr. Laira Ramos.