Introduction
Many mothers have gradually felt the changes childbirth has brought to their bodies. They have tried hard to lose weight, but not only can they not restore their slender waists, but their sagging bellies cannot return to their original shape and position. Excess fat forms a bulge in the abdomen, which significantly affects the appearance and even causes back pain, herniated disc, knee pain, ankle pain, or neck pain, and makes it difficult to get up. These are all caused by rectus abdominis separation.
What is kinesiology tape for diastasis recti?
The kinesiology tape used to treat diastasis recti is the same as the regular cotton kinesiology tape. When applied to the abdomen, it provides support and plasticity to help treat diastasis recti.
As a manufacturer and supplier of original cotton kinesiology tape, Aupcon can provide high-quality, highly elastic, sticky kinesiology tape for diastasis recti. Our professional application tutorial will help provide gentle support, increase awareness, and reduce abdominal bulge, effectively promoting remission and recovery. Please get in touch with Aupcon for diastasis recti tape quotes and other services if you need to purchase.
Features of kinesiology tape for diastasis recti
Comfortable elasticity: The high elasticity of the tape enables it to provide gentle support without restricting movement. This is crucial for the abdomen because excessive restriction will hinder the participation of the core muscles. Elasticity can provide subtle proprioceptive cues.
Wavy adhesive pattern: The adhesive surface of the elastic kinesiology tape uses medical-grade hypoallergenic glue, combined with a scientific wavy adhesive surface design, which makes it breathable and can be worn for a long time (usually 3-5 days), and is not easy to cause stuffiness and bacteria, and continues to provide gentle support.
Breathable and waterproof: The elastic kinesiology tape is usually made of 95% breathable cotton and 5% spandex, making it comfortable to wear during daily activities (including showering and exercise). It can quickly restore its comfort.
The impact of pregnancy on the rectus abdominis
As the gestational age increases and the uterus enlarges, the pressure on the abdominal wall gradually increases; coupled with the increase in hormones during pregnancy, especially relaxin secretion, the connective tissue of the abdominal wall relaxes, the linea alba stretches and becomes thinner, which makes it easy to produce rectus abdominis separation. Usually, rectus abdominis separation will recover within 6 months after delivery, but nearly one-third of women cannot improve it independently. It is more likely to affect:
1. Affect the beauty of the body. A loose abdomen, a belly that cannot go back, and a distorted figure will affect the temperament and image of the whole person.
2. Causes back pain. Abdominal rectus muscle separation can cause the abdominal muscles to be too weak to support the trunk better, increase the burden on the back muscles, and cause back pain.
This requires you to choose a suitable and effective method to prevent and improve the occurrence of rectus abdominis separation. Continue reading below to learn how to use kinesiology tape to treat rectus abdominis separation.
The role of kinesiology tape for diastasis recti
Provide gentle support and stability: Kinesiology tape for diastasis recti can be attached to the separated abdominal muscles, providing subtle external prompts and support, and can encourage their abdominal rectus muscles (six-pack abdominal muscles) to move toward the midline instead of separating during daily activities and exercises, effectively preventing the worsening of abdominal rectus muscle separation and promoting postpartum recovery.
Posture awareness: The kinesiology tape for diastasis recti can remind you to exercise your core muscles and maintain a better posture, thereby indirectly reducing the pressure on the abdominal muscles and the outward bulge that often accompanies abdominal rectus muscle separation.
Tactile feedback: The sensory input of the kinesiology tape for diastasis recti attached to the skin may improve the abdomen’s proprioception (body position awareness), which is conducive to helping restore a normal state of life.
Promote blood circulation: With the use of kinesiology tape for diastasis recti, abdominal breathing can speed up the body’s metabolism, promote blood circulation, tighten the abdominal muscles, reduce waist and abdominal fat, strengthen the core muscle group, and assist in the repair of pelvic floor muscles and rectus abdominis separation.
Is it safe to use kinesiology tape on the abdomen of pregnant women?
Of course, aupcon tapes are made of high-quality hypoallergenic fabric materials. The production process can be explained to you individually. Here is a rigorous quality inspection process that aligns with the safe use of human skin. Although diastasis recti tape is generally safe for most people, it is essential to operate with caution and consult a doctor or an experienced pregnant physiotherapist before using it on the abdomen during pregnancy.
Precautions for safe use of kinesiology tape for diastasis recti
Skin sensitivity: Pregnancy can sometimes make your skin more sensitive. It is recommended to apply a small piece of diastasis recti tape to a small area of
the abdomen for a simple test before using it on a large area to check for redness, itching, or irritation. If your skin is sensitive, red, swollen, uncomfortable, or causes any pain, please remove it immediately.
Can you apply kinesiology tape for diastasis recti to your abdominal muscles?
That is no problem. You can follow the professional kinesiology tape for diastasis recti application video of AUPCON, prepare the AUPCON tape, and watch the following operation video to learn a good way to treat abdominal rectus muscle separation.
Summary
The feedback from mothers who have tried it shows that the effect is perfect. If used properly, kinesiology tape for diastasis recti can also effectively relieve many other injuries that cause hip, back, knee, and shoulder pain, and it is low-risk to use, so it is worth a try.
