Radiographic evaluation was normal, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) on the same day showed increased focal intensity in the proximal portion of the lateral abdominal wall middle layer (fig 1).

Each portion of the cloth delivers an electric current to the abdominal muscles, causing contractions that a person might not even feel. Some stimulators are belts that require no adhesive and ...

A tummy tuck is surgery that removes excess fat and skin from the abdomen, or belly area. During the procedure, which doctors call abdominoplasty, the surgeon will also tighten muscles in the wall ...

It’s normal for pregnant women to experience separation of the parallel muscle band of the anterior mid-abdominal wall known as diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) — about two thirds of mothers-to ...

Diastasis recti occurs when the top layer of your abdominal muscles stretches apart during pregnancy. When this happens, your belly can stick out or bulge, usually on and around the belly button. More ...

Your abdominal muscles keep your organs and intestines in place. The protrusion of abdominal organs through a weak spot in the abdominal wall is called a hernia. Ventral hernias involve the front ...

Worried about loose abdominal muscles? Try these five effective workouts: planks, bicycle crunches, leg raises, mountain climbers, and Russian twists. Strengthening these muscles not only improves ...

The term hernia refers to a defect in the muscle or connective tissue layer of the abdominal wall that allows part of an internal organ, such as the intestine or fat, to push through, usually forming ...

This separation of abdominal muscles during pregnancy affects physical function and can trigger persistent pain, but researchers and physical therapists now offer effective strategies for recovery.

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin suffered an abdominal puncture wound during a crash in a giant slalom race in Killington, Vermont, on Saturday. And as you can imagine, when you ...