Re: What is the rectus abdominus?

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I have torn my rectus abdominus muscle and want to know how does it heal? What should I be doing to help it heal and prevent it from tearing again? Susan

>>>Margie
>>
>>There are 2 rectus muscles, running parellel to one another down the
>>front of the abdominal wall, on each side of the belly button, from the
>>bottom of the rib cage to the pubic bone. Those fortunate enough to
>>have "washboard abs", simply have well developed rectus muscles. I
>>would be sure that I didn't have a hernia if your pain has persisted for
>>more than a week or two, or if the pain does not respond at least a
>>little to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories.
>>
>>--
>>William D. McIntosh, MD
>>Clarksville, TN
>>
>Margie-
>
>Lie on your back and lift your head and shoulders off the floor like you
>are going to do a sit-up. If your muscle has separated there should be a
>"lump" rising under your navel-area. The area would also be tender to the
>touch.
>
>My muscle separated with 3 out of 4 pregnancies and caused no problem other
>than discomfort. No probs pushing and no problems after the baby was born.
>
>Karen

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