How to recover from rectus abdominis diastasis
Mar 27, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Introduction
The rectus abdominis diastasis is mild, and symptoms can be improved by continuing abdominal exercises. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation may also be used to enhance nerve cell excitability and alleviate the condition of upper rectus abdominis diastasis. If the diastasis is severe, exceeding 3 cm, and does not resolve with the above methods, medical intervention at a hospital may be necessary, such as surgical repair of the rectus abdominis gap, to restore the defect.
In general, rectus abdominis diastasis can be improved through conservative management, physical therapy, or surgical treatment. The specific approaches are as follows:
1. Conservative Management
If the rectus abdominis diastasis is mild, symptoms can be improved by consistently performing abdominal exercises such as sit-ups and squats to promote local muscle contraction.
2. Physical Therapy
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation may also be used, in which low-frequency pulsed currents stimulate the abdominal muscles, promoting nerve cell excitation and achieving muscle contraction to improve rectus abdominis diastasis.
3. Surgical Treatment
If the rectus abdominis diastasis is severe, exceeding 3 cm, and does not resolve with the above methods, surgical intervention at a hospital may be necessary. Procedures such as rectus sheath repair or mesh implantation can be performed to correct the defect.
Patients with rectus abdominis diastasis are advised to seek treatment at a reputable medical facility under the guidance of a qualified physician.
