You’ve lost the baby weight. You’re back in the gym. But no matter how many crunches you do, that stubborn "pooch" in your lower belly won't go away. In fact, sometimes it feels like your workouts are making it look worse.
If this sounds familiar, you likely have Diastasis Recti (DRA)—a separation of the abdominal muscles that affects nearly 60% of women postpartum.
At Phelts Chiropractic PC, Dr. John W. Phelts, D.C. offers a non-surgical solution that doesn't just hide the problem—it physically repairs it. By combining Emsculpt Neo with Applied Kinesiology, we can help you close the gap and restore your core strength.
Why Crunches Can Make It Worse
Diastasis Recti occurs when the connective tissue (linea alba) between your rectus abdominis muscles stretches and separates.
When you have this gap, traditional core exercises like crunches or planks often cause "doming"—where your internal organs push outward through the weakened center. This pressure can actually widen the separation.
To fix it, you need to strengthen the muscle without creating outward pressure.
The Solution: Emsculpt Neo
Emsculpt Neo is the first non-invasive therapy validated to treat Diastasis Recti. It uses HIFEM (High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic) energy to force the abdominal muscles to contract supramaximally.
- Closing the Gap: Clinical studies using MRI analysis show an average 19% reduction in abdominal separation after a course of treatments.
- Building the Wall: It thickens the muscle fibers by 25%, creating a stronger wall to hold your internal organs in place.
- Tightening the Skin: The added Radiofrequency (RF) heat tightens loose skin, addressing the "crepe-y" texture often left behind after pregnancy.
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The Phelts Difference: The Transverse Abdominis (AK)
Treating Diastasis Recti isn't just about the "six-pack" (Rectus Abdominis); it's about the deep core.
Dr. Phelts uses Applied Kinesiology to ensure your "internal corset" is working:
- The Test: We test the Transverse Abdominis (TrA) and Obliques. These deep muscles act as a corset, pulling the two halves of your abs together.
- The Reset: If the TrA is "asleep" (inhibited) due to the trauma of pregnancy or C-section, we use AK to neurologically reactivate it.
- The Activation: Once the deep core is firing, we apply the Emsculpt Neo. This ensures that as the machine strengthens your abs, your body is neurologically primed to pull the gap closed rather than straining against it.
Complete Regenerative Care: EMSELLA
A weak core often goes hand-in-hand with a weak pelvic floor. If you have Diastasis Recti, you are also at higher risk for leaks and pelvic instability.
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EMSELLA (The Foundation): This "throne" uses HIFEM energy to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles that support your organs from below.
- The Benefit: It effectively treats men with erectile dysfunction and women who want to improve vaginal tightness, lubrication, and comfort. It also treats patients with fecal or urinary incontinence.
- Book Your EMSELLA Consultation
Close the Gap for Good
You don't have to live with the "pooch" or the back pain that comes with a separated core. Repair your muscles the right way—with advanced technology and neurological precision.
Ready to fix your Diastasis Recti?
Schedule Your Consultation at Phelts Chiropractic PC
References
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Reduction of Diastasis Recti: A pivotal MRI study demonstrated that HIFEM treatments reduced abdominal separation (diastasis recti) by an average of 19% while simultaneously reducing fat and building muscle.
Source: PubMed - High intensity focused electromagnetic therapy evaluated by magnetic resonance imaging: Safety and efficacy study -
Transverse Abdominis Role: Biomechanical reviews confirm that contraction of the Transverse Abdominis (TrA) increases tension in the linea alba, which is critical for stabilizing the abdominal wall and managing diastasis recti.
Source: PubMed - Stabilization exercises for diastasis recti: A systematic review -
HIFEM + RF Synergy: Research confirms that the combination of synchronized RF and HIFEM (Emsculpt Neo) results in a 30% reduction in subcutaneous fat and a 25% increase in muscle thickness, providing a comprehensive repair of the abdominal wall.
Source: PMC - Radiofrequency Heating and High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic Treatment Delivered Simultaneously
