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Non-surgical Diastasis Recti treatment options in Los Angeles and Orange County

What is diastasis recti?

Diastasis recti is when the left and right sides of the outermost abdominal muscle become separated. These muscles work to provide support for the back and several organs. Strong rectus abdominal muscles keep the core strong and limber. Fibrous connective tissue, known as the linea alba, connects the recti muscles together. When the muscles separate, the tissue often stretches sideways. 

What causes the condition?

All women, men, and even children are at risk of muscle separation. In fact, everyone is born with their abdominal muscles separated. Whether the muscles close is dependent on the amount of force of pressure created by the connective tissue that joins the outermost muscles.

Even if the muscles close, there’s always the risk of separating again, especially if there’s a continuous force on the connective tissue. Force can be caused by various factors, including:

  • Weight gain in the belly area
  • Supporting a growing uterus during pregnancy
  • Improper use of the abdominal muscles during sports or exercises
  • Genetics 

The most common cause of diastasis recti is pregnancy. However, the condition can be diagnosed in anyone.

Symptoms

Though the condition sounds painful, diastasis recti is usually painless. In some people, the condition can cause discomfort, appearance, and difficulty doing certain activities, such as those that involve the core muscles.

A person with diastasis recti may experience:

  • Separation that is visible or can be felt
  • Lower back, hip, and pelvis pain
  • Poor trunk posture
  • A weak midsection
  • Mummy tummy or guy gut
  • Pelvic floor dysfunction
  • Gastrointestinal problems (constipation, bloating, etc.)

Another common symptom is doming or tenting in the middle of the stomach. This typically occurs when rolling over in bed or lifting something.

Non-Surgical Treatment OPTIONS

Physician Co-Managed Tupler Technique® Program 

  • An 18-week exercise program with remote training, weekly live webinars, online support, and a bunch of products 
  • Progress is monitored by Dr. Shounuck Patel. 
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Diastasis Recti Abdominis PRP (DRAP)

  • For patients who already have been doing all the appropriate exercises.
  • This can also be an option before, during, or after the Tupler Technique® Program
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Benefits of PRP injections

After undergoing PRP injections, you’ll benefit from:

  • Improved posture
  • Flat belly and smaller waist
  • Relief from gastrointestinal problems
  • Improved pelvic floor dysfunction
  • Lessened lower back pain

For women who plan to get pregnant in the future, PRP injections used to treat diastasis recti can also provide more effective pushing during labor.

How it works

Creating PRP is simple and painless. It’s an in-office procedure that requires a blood draw that takes no longer than 30 minutes. After your blood is drawn, it’s placed into a centrifuge machine that separates the concentrated platelets from red blood cells. Once separated, the concentrated platelet-rich plasma is ready to be used.

PRP injection process takes no more than an hour, including the separation process above. PRP is collected and injected into the abdominal region to target the linea alba.

Generally speaking, PRP injections aren’t painful. Patients may experience a small amount of pain after the procedure, but the discomfort should subside within a matter of days.

BEFORE & AFTER

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Dr. Shounuck Patel, DO is a leader in the field of orthopedic regenerative medicine.

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Have you been diagnosed with diastasis recti? Looking to repair your abdominal muscles without going under the knife? If so, PRP injections are an effective option.  PRP for diastasis recti is a minimally invasive, non-surgical method for curing mummy tummy and guy gut. PRP injections use the body’s natural healing process to heal damaged connective tissue while promoting repair and accelerating healing.

Want to learn more about our revolutionary non-surgical diastasis recti repair?  We service Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Diego County. For more information contact our patient concierge at info@fxregencenter.com or call us at (310) 929-9790.

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