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BackStrap Exercises
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Abdominal Pain & Tightness
Persons that have had abdominal surgeries like gall bladder removal, C-sections, intestinal biopsies and exploratory arthroscopic surgeries may experience post surgical abdominal pain months to years following the surgery due to scar tissue formation internally and externally and from the incision. It is important to release this tissue by specifically stretching it to prevent referred pain into the lower back, chest and thighs.
It is very common to have referred pain into the abdominal region that have be caused by low back injuries. So when you are trying to decide what areas to treat on yourself to help your low back pain don’t forget the abdominal region. There is a muscle called the iliopsoas muscle that attached in the front of the lumbar spine vertebrae at its origin on the front of the hip at its insertion. This muscle tends to go into spasm when low back dysfunction is present i.e. posture dysfunctions, herniated disks and lumbar sprains and strains. When this muscle is in spasm it can cause tightness that results in a “bear belly” sort of posture. So it is very important to release this muscle when deciphering your needs.
Self-Release Positions For the Abdominals and Diaphragm
Abdominal ReleasePlace the Therapy Ball over the target area:
Simply lie down on it, lean up against it, or sit on it. Hold each position for 2-5 minutes or until you feel the area soften and become less tender.
Diaphragm ReleasePlace one or two Therapy Balls into the BackStrap™ and place them just below the edge of the ribs. This will localize placement for a diaphragm release.
First lie flat with your arms along your sides and then come up onto your elbows to change the angle of the pressure.
Continue to adjust the strap by moving it down (just above the navel, on top of the navel and below the navel) and repeat in both positions.
It is normal to feel sensations like "pings and pangs" as you release the abdominal area.
Releasing the diaphragm with help make breathing easier.
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