Diastasis means separation.
Diastasis recti is the separation of the outermost abdominal muscles which are called rectus abdominus.
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DIASTASIS recti
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CAUSES OF A DIASTASIS:
A diastasis is caused by continuous stretching in both a forward and sideways direction of the connective tissue that's in between the outermost muscles. This stretching is caused by:
:Pregnancy
:Weight gain in the abdominal area
:Abdominal surgery
:Improper exercises (i.e. crunches & Pilates 100)
:Gymnastics
SIDE EFFECTS:
:Back pain
:Umbilical hernias
:Poor posture
:Pelvic floor problems
:GI disturbances (i.e. constipation & bloating)
The word diastasis means separation. The recti muscles are the outermost abdominal muscles.
It is a separation of the outermost abdominal muscles. Why should you care if your muscles are separated? Because separated muscles are weak muscles. Separated muscles cannot do their job of supporting your back and organs. To achieve a strong core, your muscles must be close together. The sideways stretching of the connective tissue causes it to become thinner and weaker. So, what happens is this weak saran wrap-like connective tissue is NOT effectively supporting your belly button, back and organs. They are only supported when the muscles are close together.
A diastasis is caused by continuous stretching in both a forward and sideways direction of the connective tissue that joins the outermost muscles. This stretching is caused by pregnancy, weight gain in the abdominal area, abdominal surgery where they fill the abdominal cavity with air, exercises like crunches and Pilates 100, activities where you arch your back like gymnastics and swimming which flare your ribs, and crossover activities like tennis and golf.
Back pain, abdominal hernias, poor posture, pelvic floor problems, gastro- intestinal disturbances like constipation and bloating are all effects of a diastasis.
The word diastasis means separation. The recti muscles are the outermost abdominal muscles.
It is a separation of the outermost abdominal muscles. Why should you care if your muscles are separated? Because separated muscles are weak muscles. Separated muscles cannot do their job of supporting your back and organs. To achieve a strong core, your muscles must be close together. The sideways stretching of the connective tissue causes it to become thinner and weaker. So, what happens is this weak saran wrap-like connective tissue is NOT effectively supporting your belly button, back and organs. They are only supported when the muscles are close together.
A diastasis is caused by continuous stretching in both a forward and sideways direction of the connective tissue that joins the outermost muscles. This stretching is caused by pregnancy, weight gain in the abdominal area, abdominal surgery where they fill the abdominal cavity with air, exercises like crunches and Pilates 100, activities where you arch your back like gymnastics and swimming which flare your ribs, and crossover activities like tennis and golf.
Back pain, abdominal hernias, poor posture, pelvic floor problems, gastro- intestinal disturbances like constipation and bloating are all effects of a diastasis.
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FOUR STEPS OF TUPLER TECHNIQUE® PROGRAM
1. Repositioning your connective tissue and abdominal muscles with the Diastasis Rehab Splint®
2. Tupler Technique® exercises (Elevator, Contracting, Head lifts)
3. Developing transverse muscle strength and awareness with activities of daily living and when exercising
4. Getting up and down correctly (seated to standing, standing to seated, seated to back lying and back lying to seated
LOGISTICS OF TUPLER TECHNIQUE® PROGRAM
1. During the first six weeks of the program, it is recommended to focus on developing transverse muscle strength and awareness.
2. During the first six weeks doing the 4 steps of the program and aerobic exercises such as:
: Walking outside
: Walking on a treadmill
: Elliptical machine
: Upright stationary bike
3. To protect the weakened connective tissue, it is recommended NOT to do:
:Exercises classes
:Weight training
:Sporting activities
4. In Week 6 of the program you will be taught a diastasis safe exercise routine.
5. The Tupler Technique® Program progresses over 18 weeks. However, if you have a severe diastasis you may not close it. It will be smaller.
6. When you close your diastasis, you can stop wearing your splint. However, you need to continue doing the exercises to keep it closed.
7. Because you have a weak spot in your connective tissue at your belly button you can always separate your muscles again by putting force on your connective tissue.
8. This is a program you will want to do the rest of your life because of how great it makes you look and feel.
9. You will not believe how much stronger you will feel when your muscles are in the right position. Close together! This program is not a fad.
