Will a Tummy Tuck Help with Back Pain?
Many patients who seek a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) do so for cosmetic reasons—flattening the abdomen, tightening excess skin, or improving contour. However, an abdominal separation, known as rectus diastasis, can also cause chronic back pain, poor posture, and core weakness. Understanding the Abdomen and Back Pain Rectus diastasis occurs when the vertical abdominal muscles—which normally…
