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Abdominal Separation Causing Back Pain

asked 1 year ago by FrostedCupcakes in Southern,NH
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Question viewed 697 times
Tags: age 18-24, abdomen, back pain, scoliosis

So I'm 22 years old, and have had two children in the past 3 years, my youngest is 4 months. I just went to my doctor for chronic lower back pains (I also have scoliosis, so any back pain kills), and I was told this was due to my abdominal muscle separation. Do I need to have a tummy tuck to repair this? And would it be covered by insurance (Medicaid) since it's causing medical problems for me? If not, is there any way to finance with my bad credit?

4 answers to Abdominal Separation Causing Back Pain

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Wide abdominal rectus muscle repair

An preliminary report published in 1990 suggested that Wide Abdominal Rectus Plication (aka the WARP abdominoplasty technique) produced some back pain relief in 24/25 patients treated. However, this has not been substantiated and should not be the primary reason you seek abdominoplasty . If i can explain. Your spine depends on a delicate balance between your stomach muscles and back muscles. When your stomach muscles are weak you may have an abnormal posture which creates... more
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Fix Back Pain with Tummy Tuck

I agree with others that when your abdominal muscles are separated, you lose your core support and back pain can be worsened. A tummy tuck usually brings those muscles back in alignment and can help with your back pain. I have had several patients tell me that their back pain is improved after tummy tuck. But, back pain is a very complex problem and your scoliosis probably plays a significant role in your pain. As far as getting any insurance company or Medicaid... more
Suresh Koneru, MD

San Antonio Plastic Surgeon

www.drkoneru.com

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Is back pain a reason to have abdominoplasty

When you have diastasis recti, your abdominal muscles are separated giving less support to your posture.  This can lead to back pain.  However, repair of diastasis through abdominoplasty is generally viewed as a cosmetic procedure and most likely will not be covered by insurance.  Good luck.
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

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Diastasis & Back Pain

Although your back pain may be worsened by your diastasis recti, I do not think this is going to lead to your Medicaid (or any other insurance for that matter) covering a tummy tuck.  You might want to consider the Residents Clinic in Hanover or a Boston medical school whwere you might be able to have the surgery at a reduced cost.
John Whitt, MD

Louisville Plastic Surgeon

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