Lower Abdominal Muscle Tear

[Monkey]

Hi All,

Wanted some advice.

A female friend of mine has been told that she has torn the abdominal muscles that connect to tthe centre of the top of the pelvis (forgive the narrative guys I am not too good with the jargon I am guessing at pyramidalis). This is probably partially related to a difficult bitrth and inproper recuperation thereafter.

She is gonig for a cortisone (sp?) injection. I believe this to be steroid in nature annd I am assuming it is painkilling.

I do not believe it is possible to repair the muscles without surgery (tendon reconnection?) but wanted to know


1. Is there anything to assist in pain relief

2 are there any erercise that would benefit the area itself or the surroounding muscalature without causing further pain?


HOpe this make sense.

ATb

Monkey

[Scott Sonnon]

I am only familiar with preventative measures. Our child was born naturally at 12lbs and only these exercises prevented abdominal separation for my wife. I suspect that the exercises do not contribute to pain relief or rehabilitation of muscular tearing.

Really the best course of action is to discus the issue with her physician and PT. Good luck.