Can heavy lifting cause a hernia? Heavy lifting can contribute to hernia development, but it’s rarely the sole cause. Hernias occur when internal tissue pushes through a weakened area in the abdominal wall. Lifting heavy objects increases intra-abdominal pressure, which can strain an already weak spot. Many people are predisposed to hernias due to how […]
Abdominal Core Health
A new concept in the treatment of abdominal wall diseases is abdominal core health. Members of the Abdominal Core Health Quality Collaborative (ACHQC; previously the Americas Hernia Society Quality Collaborative, or AHSQC) aim to redefine the hernia care field in surgery as abdominal core health, noting that abdominal core health encompasses more than just hernia repairs. […]
Diastasis Recti: Abdominal Separation FAQs
Diastasis recti is a separation of the abdomins muscles that typically occurs in pregnant and postpartum women but can also be present in men. The rectus abdominis muscles (six-pack ab muscles) stretch during pregnancy. The separation can make a person’s belly stick out or bulge months or years postpartum What is diastasis recti? Diastasis recti (also […]
