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A Helping Hand for Mid-Abdominal Pain
The cause of mid-abdominal pain and tenderness can sometimes be just a strained rectus abdominus muscle. To test for this, apply firm pressure to the rectus abdominus with your hand and have the patient lean forward. As the patient leans, your hand is pushed toward the muscle and away from the viscera. If the tenderness worsens, muscle strain is a more likely cause of the pain and you may forgo expensive diagnostic tests.
The cause of mid-abdominal pain and tenderness can sometimes be just a strained rectus abdominus muscle. To test for this, apply firm pressure to the rectus abdominus with your hand and have the patient lean forward. As the patient leans, your hand is pushed toward the muscle and away from the viscera. If the tenderness worsens, muscle strain is a more likely cause of the pain and you may forgo expensive diagnostic tests.
Bringing PPD Screening to the Forefront of Maternal Health: A Q&A with Joy Baker, MD
June 3rd 2025ACOG 2025: Joy Baker, MD, discusses the urgent need to prioritize postpartum depression screening, normalize mental health in prenatal care, and strengthen continuity between OB-GYN and primary care.
