Micro-Course Cupping Diastasis Recti

Diastasis Recti is a relatively common condition that occurs when the connective tissue that attaches the two sides of the rectus abdominus muscles separate and split in the center. There are several causes of this condition but the most common way it occurs is during or after pregnancy.

Follow through this micro course to find out how to treat diastasis recti, as well as what to avoid doing to prevent further separation of the abdominus rectus.

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What is Diastasis Recti?

Diastasis Recti is a name that describes the condition that occurs when the right and left side of the rectus abdominal muscles seperate.

There is a band of strong connective tissue that runs from the xiphoid process of the sternum to the pubic bone called the linea alba. It attaches the rectus abdominus muscles together, and is formed by the interlacing aponeurosis of three abdominal muscles: external oblique, internal oblique and transversus abdominus.

This condition happens most frequently in pregnancy, but has been occasionally observed in babies, runners, bodybuilders, and occasionally in an accident. A diastasis rectus can lead to pelvic instability and pain.

Anatomy of diastasis recti

Exercises to avoid

There are several exercise that can help diastasis recti, and there are some that can actually make it works. It is important that clients are not engaging in the exercises that will ultimately make the condition worse.

Avoid these exercises and movements

Treating Diastasis Recti

Exercises to treat diastasis recti

Treating diastasis recti with cupping

Diastasis training video

Other treatment for DR

Resources

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