Pregnancy changes the body in many ways. There are common symptoms, like weight gain, hormonal fluctuations, and increased tiredness, but pregnancy may also cause some rarer symptoms, like constipation, heartburn, or diastasis recti.
Diastasis recti occurs when the stomach expands and the abdominal muscles separate, causing the formation of a noticeable paunch in the stomach.
This condition may cause patients to maintain a pregnancy belly well after they’ve given birth. If you are looking to treat this condition and restore your body confidence, come to NorthLife Aesthetics & Wellness. Our team can perform diastasis recti repair in Coeur d’Alene.
Understanding Diastasis Recti
Diastasis recti is a condition that affects pregnant women. In many cases, this condition arises during the third trimester of pregnancy, though many women don’t realize they have it until several weeks after they give birth. This condition arises because of physical changes that arise during pregnancy.
As the baby develops, the mother’s uterus expands, and the linea alba (a thin band of abdominal tissue) expands with it. Most times, the linea alba returns to its former position after the baby is born, but occasionally, the linea alba stretches too far and cannot return to its natural shape.
This can cause the abdominal muscles to separate and push outward, resulting in a bulging appearance in the stomach. Diastasis recti is not a painful condition, but to feel comfortable in one’s body after giving birth, we offer this treatment to new mothers. Fortunately, our team members have the resources necessary to repair the stretched-out muscles.
Repairing Diastasis Recti
When you come to our clinic for diastasis recti repair in Coeur d’Alene, we can recommend multiple treatment options.
Targeted Exercise Plans
Our experts can recommend physical therapy and exercise plans to repair diastasis recti. Core and pelvic floor strengthening can provide effective results. However, patients should avoid any exercises, like crunches, that can worsen separation.
Guided programs from organizations like Every Mother can provide the techniques you need to address diastasis recti safely.
Supportive Wraps
We may also recommend that you wear supportive binders or postpartum wraps. These can correct posture and prevent you from performing any activities that might further impact your abdominal muscles.
Electrical Muscle Stimulation
At NorthLife Aesthetics, we offer Tone EMS, which helps repair diastasis recti. This body contouring device uses electrical stimulation to cause muscles in the abdomen to contract and retract.
The Tone EMS offers the same benefits as completing thousands of abdominal exercises in a single 30-minute session.
Restore Body Confidence After Pregnancy
After you give birth, you want to feel confident in your body again. If pregnancy has resulted in diastasis recti, talk to our team members about our available treatment options.
We also offer other treatments for rebuilding your aesthetic confidence, like Botox and dermal fillers for facial balancing. To learn more about your options, take a look at our online planning tool or sit down with our team for a consultation.
