Intestinal gripping is also known as hourglass syndrome and is the process of extensively and repeatedly contracting the upper abdomen muscles to pull your stomach up and in.
Intestinal gripping can alter the movement patterns of the abdominal muscles that leads to imbalances known as hourglass syndrome.
Things that can help intestinal and stomach gripping include.
Using medications to treat underlying conditions that may be causing abdominal pain and associated HS.
Muscle relaxation to address overtightening of the muscles due to stress.
And exercises to treat imbalances in abdominal muscle strength.
Stomach grippers have highly developed muscles in the upper rectus abdominis, or upper abs, and a lasting tension in that region, Browning noted.
You might see more definition in the upper abdominal muscles, while noticing softer lower abs that you have a hard time contracting.
Stomach gripping can develop as part of muscle guarding with a painful injury and may remain long after the pain has disappeared.
“After an injury tissues heal, but muscles learn.
Some ways you can settle stomach gripping include.
Drinking plenty of clear fluids such as water.
Reducing your intake of coffee, tea and alcohol as these can make the pain worse.
When you are allowed to eat again, start with clear liquids, then progress to bland foods such as crackers, rice, bananas or toast.
Your doctor may advise you to avoid certain foods.