Postpartum rib valgus

Many people know that childbirth is very dangerous for women. Therefore, after the women give birth safely, they all feel relieved and feel that they can endure the hardships before enjoying the sweetness. However, women will also feel uncomfortable after giving birth, especially some women will experience rib valgus after giving birth, which makes them more painful. So, why do women's ribs turn outward after giving birth? The condition of women's rib valgus after giving birth may be caused by two reasons.

The first is a serious situation, that is, women's bodies are more seriously lacking in high-quality protein and vitamin D. Once a woman's body lacks vitamins, her muscles and bones will become soft, and the initial manifestation of bone softening may be rib valgus. Eventually the bones become soft and stretched by the diaphragm, causing rib valgus, so this condition requires special supplementation of vitamin D.

The second is a more common situation, that is, during pregnancy, due to the function of the fetus, the sternocostal joint and the fibrous cartilage around the sternocostal joint of the woman are deformed. However, due to the distension of the abdomen during pregnancy, the rib eversion is not obvious. But after a woman's abdomen recovers after giving birth, she will see that her ribs have changed significantly. This kind of situation requires appropriate thoracolumbar muscle training to reduce or even eliminate the rib valgus.

And these exercises should be continued for a period of time after giving birth to ensure that the body recovers. If the rib valgus remains unchanged after a period of exercise, it is best to see a doctor for a physical examination to determine whether it is a calcium or vitamin D deficiency. In short, ensure that your diet is normal, replenish the nutrients that the body lacks in time, and add moderate exercise, so that the body can restore health as soon as possible.