RE: Re: Abdominal Diastasis??

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So my read on this after examining this patient is that there is a complete split or diastasis of the rectus muscles along the linea alba that connects the two 'halves' of the muscles.It's like someone unzipped the abdominal muscles right down the middle from the xyphoid process to the umbilicus. So when he contracts his abs, there is a substantial 'pooching' or a ridge of tissue that protrudes. It isn't painful, but it's pretty bizarre.There is program of treatment called the Tupler Technique that is supposed to be a good fix. I will let him look into that.I will be referring the patient back to his PCP to make certain that there is no hernia involved. Other than that, the condition is considered to be rather benign. It's just a little unnerving for the guy to see this mountain of abdominal tissue emerge where is 'six packs' are supposed to be. And he ends up with a protruding abdomen even though he is rather slim. Thanks,Ann To: oregondcs Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 9:36:31 AMSubject: Re: Abdominal Diastasis??

I have been told by patients that there is a program for post partum that comes with an abdominal brace and an exercise video to help the rectus stay together. Also, transversus abdominus exercises should be ok. And, most importantly, why is this happening?

Why are the nerves to the rectus, or whatever else is causing it, not working to keep them contracting correctly and together? Does he have a chronic thoracic subluxation?

Janell Chandler, DC

Doctor of Chiropractic

7809 NE 94th Avenue

Vancouver, WA 98662

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He'll most likely have an old abdominal scar/surgery where his obesity prevented good healing and the underlying tissues stretched. Once that occurs, a new surgical repair is just about the only thing that will restore the ability of the rectus. It can't repair itself. SunnySunny Kierstyn, RN DC Fibromyalgia Care Center of Oregon 2677 Willakenzie Road, 7CEugene, Oregon, 97401541- 654-0850; Fx; 541- 654-0834www.drsunnykierstyn.com To: oregondcs From: jchandler@...Date: Wed, 30 May 2012 16:36:31 +0000Subject: Re: Abdominal Diastasis??

I have been told by patients that there is a program for post partum that comes with an abdominal brace and an exercise video to help the rectus stay together. Also, transversus abdominus exercises should be ok. And, most importantly, why is this happening?

Why are the nerves to the rectus, or whatever else is causing it, not working to keep them contracting correctly and together? Does he have a chronic thoracic subluxation?

Janell Chandler, DC

Doctor of Chiropractic

7809 NE 94th Avenue

Vancouver, WA 98662

Office:

Cellular:

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Hey guys, A rectus diastisis is not bizarre, nor is it uncommon. Abdominal surgeries that use that linea abla as an incisional map DO separate the two halves. If the person is at all obese (or even moderately so), postsurgical rehab will often disturb the incisional line. The obesity slows the healing (remember allopaths do not believe in nutritional support - so these people get NONE) with the consequence that that incision is 'pulled' on with every bed exit and entrance. Surgeons generally (to make a VERY generic statement) have no sympathy with this incisional disturbance. Sometimes they will go back in and repair it (is it truly opens) but will often leave a 'spread',not wanting to slow any healing that HAS occurred. Surgeons tend not to consider the slack as being detrimental to a person's health. It becomes a 'plastic surgeon referral'. SunnySunny Kierstyn, RN DC Fibromyalgia Care Center of Oregon 2677 Willakenzie Road, 7CEugene, Oregon, 97401541- 654-0850; Fx; 541- 654-0834www.drsunnykierstyn.com To: jchandler@...CC: oregondcs From: bluepearl2001@...Date: Wed, 30 May 2012 16:53:42 +0000Subject: Re: Re: Abdominal Diastasis??

So my read on this after examining this patient is that there is a complete split or diastasis of the rectus muscles along the linea alba that connects the two 'halves' of the muscles.It's like someone unzipped the abdominal muscles right down the middle from the xyphoid process to the umbilicus. So when he contracts his abs, there is a substantial 'pooching' or a ridge of tissue that protrudes. It isn't painful, but it's pretty bizarre.There is program of treatment called the Tupler Technique that is supposed to be a good fix. I will let him look into that.I will be referring the patient back to his PCP to make certain that there is no hernia involved. Other than that, the condition is considered to be rather benign. It's just a little unnerving for the guy to see this mountain of abdominal tissue emerge where is 'six packs' are supposed to be. And he ends up with a protruding abdomen even though he is rather slim. Thanks,Ann To: oregondcs Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 9:36:31 AMSubject: Re: Abdominal Diastasis??

I have been told by patients that there is a program for post partum that comes with an abdominal brace and an exercise video to help the rectus stay together. Also, transversus abdominus exercises should be ok. And, most importantly, why is this happening?

Why are the nerves to the rectus, or whatever else is causing it, not working to keep them contracting correctly and together? Does he have a chronic thoracic subluxation?

Janell Chandler, DC

Doctor of Chiropractic

7809 NE 94th Avenue

Vancouver, WA 98662

Office:

Cellular: