Stomach Muscle Spasms After C Section

Gastrointestinal causes of abdominal muscle spasm.

Stomach muscle spasms after c section. I am an rn and occupational therapist. Avoid any heavy lifting or further straining of your abdominal muscles until after you deliver. And if you think about it that can be at the most inopportune times if you know what i mean it seems they re getting worse not better.

According to the mayo clinic women should not be lifting anything other than their baby for the first two weeks following a c section 1. Please be aware i m not a physician. Ever since i had a c section five years ago i ve been getting awfully painful cramps in my abdominal muscles whenever i use them.

Depending on which part of your body is spasming and how badly it might feel like either a slight muscle. Abnormal abdominal spasms may also be caused by acute disorders of the organs located within the abdomen particularly the intestines. Stress reduction techniques such as progressive muscle relaxation can be helpful.

Stomach spasms are contractions of your abdominal muscles abs stomach or intestines. Abdominal muscles don t always snap back into place after having a baby and that belly bulge may be a sign of diastasis. Support your lower back when sitting with a towel or pillow placed behind you.

After a c section women are instructed not to perform any heavy lifting or sudden movements. Additionally resting when not taking care of the baby can help avoid stomach muscle strain which can occur during routine household chores. I m just going to toss out a guess.

Here s how to knit those abs back together. I think there are a couple of possibilities. These activities involve the core muscles including the abdominal wall that was cut and separated to access the baby.