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Hourglass syndrome (HS) is a term that refers to habitual stomach gripping or sucking in of the abdominal muscles. There are various potential causes of HS. Examples include abdominal pain, poor posture, and body-image concerns that may cause pressure to achieve the appearance of a smaller waist.
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Read More »Hourglass syndrome (HS) is not an official diagnosis but a term to describe the action of habitually holding in, or “sucking in,” the stomach region. This action pulls in the lower ribs and gives the waist a smaller, hourglass shape. HS can occur due to an underlying pain condition or as a result of poor posture. Alternatively, some people may develop HS as a result of trying to make their waist appear smaller. Pulling in the abdominal muscles, or “stomach gripping,” can lead to uncomfortable symptoms, such as acid reflux, low back pain, and headaches. This article discusses what HS is, as well as its causes, treatment, and prevention. Finally, we answer some common questions about HS. Symptoms Share on Pinterest Antonio Santarsiero/EyeEm/Getty Images HS is the medical term for stomach gripping or routinely sucking in the abdominal muscles. This prevents the diaphragm from expanding fully and may result in shallow breathing. Other possible symptoms of diaphragm dysfunction include: Lower back pain: The diaphragm helps stabilize the lower back. In HS, the lower back muscles must work harder to compensate for diaphragm dysfunction. This can lead to persistent muscle tightness and pain in the lower back. The diaphragm helps stabilize the lower back. In HS, the lower back muscles must work harder to compensate for diaphragm dysfunction. This can lead to persistent muscle tightness and pain in the lower back. Neck pain and headaches: During breathing, the diaphragm moves downwards to expand the abdomen and inflate the lungs. In HS, the normal downward action of the diaphragm does not occur, and the neck and shoulders may move upward to compensate. This puts stress on the neck muscles, causing neck pain and headaches. During breathing, the diaphragm moves downwards to expand the abdomen and inflate the lungs. In HS, the normal downward action of the diaphragm does not occur, and the neck and shoulders may move upward to compensate. This puts stress on the neck muscles, causing neck pain and headaches. Acid reflux: The diaphragm helps to stop the contents of the stomach from traveling back up the esophagus. Decreased diaphragm action may increase the risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Treatment and prevention Hourglass syndrome has various causes, some of which are preventable, treatable, or both. Below are some tips that can help with HS prevention and treatment. Muscle relaxation Muscle relaxation can help to address overtightening of the upper abdominal muscles. One option for muscle relaxation is yoga. Research has shown that yoga and meditation help to lower stress levels. This, in turn, can promote muscle relaxation, including of the upper abdominal muscles. Muscle strengthening Exercises that help to strengthen the lower abdominal muscles can help to address an imbalance in the strength of the upper and lower abdominal muscles. Some exercises that may help to strengthen the lower abdominal muscles include: Leg drops: Lie on the back with arms by the sides and legs straight up in the air. Gradually lower both legs towards the floor, raising them again before they reach the floor.
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