What is the distance between normal rectus abdominis

Many people may not have heard or heard of the rectus abdominis, but they do not know what it is. In fact, it is an important part of human tissues and belongs to the category of abdominal muscles. In addition to rectus abdominis, there are external oblique, internal oblique, abdominal and transverse abdominal muscles. It plays a great role in the stability of the spine and the effect of sports, and can control the movement of the pelvis and spine.

There may be many women who do not know what rectus abdominis is. Just want to lose weight blindly, or train abdominal muscles. Many mothers are more familiar with the rectus abdominis after childbirth, or the more familiar term rectus abdominis separation. Many mothers have severe separation of rectus abdominis after giving birth to their babies. What is the normal distance between rectus abdominis? What is the role of rectus abdominis? How should rectus abdominis separation be restored? Let’s get to know each other.

What is the distance between normal rectus abdominis

The separation of rectus abdominis, which is common in the third trimester and postpartum, is caused by abdominal distension during pregnancy. In general, with the extension of time, the rectus abdominis will gradually move closer to the normal position. In general, it is a policy not to exceed 2 cm. If it exceeds, some treatment, such as appropriate postpartum recovery, is required. Prolonged separation of the rectus abdominis may lead to hernia of the abdominal wall, that is, swelling of the abdominal mass. If separation continues, go to the hospital for examination and operation if necessary.

The role of rectus abdominis.

The rectus abdominis is fixed under the rectus abdominis, contracting the muscles on both sides, causing the spine to bend forward, contracting one side, causing the spine to bend sideways, and playing a defecation effect.

How to judge the separation of rectus abdominis?

First lie on your back, bend your legs, expose your lower abdomen, hold your left hand behind your head, relax your whole body, and press the middle finger and index finger of your right hand vertically on your lower abdomen. At this time, you can use your body to exert force, and your abdominal muscles will squeeze your fingers in the middle. At this time, you can use your fingers to measure the distance between the muscles on both sides. If the distance exceeds two centimeters, it basically belongs to the separation of the rectus abdominis. At this time, you need to go to the hospital for regular treatment and diagnosis.

How to recover the separation of rectus abdominis?

Severe rectus abdominis separation, such as separation distance more than 5cm, basically requires physical therapy or surgery. If the separation of the rectus abdominis is not so serious, it can recover by itself. However, without proper exercise, it is difficult to recover the rectus abdominis. Therefore, we have to use some exercise methods, such as supine and backrest.