For many mothers, the joy of a new baby comes with a frustrating physical side effect: a lingering abdominal bulge that refuses to go away, no matter how much you diet or exercise. This condition, known as Diastasis Recti, occurs when the connective tissue between the two sides of your rectus abdominis (the "six-pack" muscle) stretches and separates during pregnancy.
Traditional core exercises like crunches and sit-ups can actually make Diastasis Recti worse by pushing the internal organs outward against the weakened connective tissue. To truly heal the separation, you need a safe, targeted approach that physically pulls the muscles back together.
The EMSCULPT NEO Solution for Abdominal Separation
At Phelts Chiropractic PC, Dr. John W. Phelts, D.C. uses EMSCULPT NEO to help patients successfully close the gap. EMSCULPT NEO uses a powerful combination of Synchronized Radiofrequency (RF) heating and High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM) energy to induce 20,000 supramaximal muscle contractions in just 30 minutes.
These involuntary contractions force the abdominal wall to adapt and remodel from the inside out. Peer-reviewed clinical studies using MRI evaluations confirm that EMSCULPT NEO can physically pull the abdominal muscles back together, reducing Diastasis Recti by an average of 19%. Furthermore, the combined RF and HIFEM technology results in an average of 25% more muscle mass and 30% less body fat, radically transforming and strengthening your core.
Maximizing Results with Applied Kinesiology
At Phelts Chiropractic PC we add applied kinesiology treatments to EMSCULPT NEO. Applied Kinesiology uses muscle testing to determine if a muscle has too little or too much tone and their ability to stabilize the spine. It also corrects muscle imbalances that can cause low back/joint dysfunction and pain. This ensures that muscles with abnormal tone are reset to a normal tone and activated for better results. Keep in mind that nutrition response testing (NRT), allergy clearing techniques (like HST), phobia clearing techniques, and chiropractic are all powerful modalities within applied kinesiology.
Comprehensive Care: EMSELLA and EMFACE
Because Diastasis Recti compromises your entire core cylinder, it is frequently accompanied by pelvic floor weakness. To address this, we also offer the EMSELLA chair. EMSELLA is FDA approved for the treatment of urinary incontinence. It treats men with erectile dysfunction and women who want to improve vaginal tightness, lubrication, and comfort.
When discussing the value of EMSELLA treatments vs doing Kegels, remember: There is no resistance or load when doing Kegels. Research shows that strengthening muscles, including pelvic floor muscles, requires resistance exercise. As resistance increases, more muscle fibers are recruited, which results in stronger muscles. Kegels improve strength minimally, because there is no progressive resistance and only a few muscle fibers are recruited and they fire minimally. EMSELLA stimulates all muscle fibers to contract maximally for maximum strengthening. The increase in muscle also causes the body to create more blood vessels in the area via a process called angiogenesis, which in turn further increases blood flow to the area for firmer erections in men and better arousal and lubrication in women.
To complete your full-body rejuvenation, we also provide EMFACE. EMFACE is a needle-free facial treatment that is FDA cleared for the treatment of TMJ. Clinical studies show incredible aesthetic benefits: 37% Less Wrinkles. 23% More Lift. 64% reduction of dark circles. 28% reduction of crow's feet. 1.4 ml puffiness volume reduction. 25% skin evenness improvement. 95% patient satisfaction. 36% Double-Chin Reduction.
Ready to close the gap and regain your core strength?
References & Scientific Sources
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MRI Evaluation of Diastasis Recti Reduction: A peer-reviewed safety and efficacy study using MRI to verify simultaneous muscle growth, fat reduction, and an average 19% reduction in abdominal separation.
Source: PubMed - High intensity focused electromagnetic therapy evaluated by magnetic resonance imaging -
EMSCULPT NEO (HIFEM + RF) Consensus: Clinical consensus confirming that the combination of HIFEM and RF yields an average of 30% less body fat, 25% more muscle mass, and a 19% reduction in Diastasis Recti.
Source: ResearchGate - The role and clinical benefits of high intensity focused electromagnetic devices for non-invasive lipolysis and beyond: A narrative review and position paper
