Diastasis Recti

Diastasis Recti: Affects 60% of women during pregnancy and postpartum 

What is it in relation to postpartum?

Abdominal Separation where midline of abdominal tissue things and widens in response to growing baby pushing against abdominals 

Symptoms:

Belly bulge, low back pain, pelvic pain, incontinence, inability to feel abdominal activation

Doming or Coning as indicated with the arrows, is a sign of Diastasis Recti.

How common is it?

Very Common! It affects approximately 60% of women during pregancy and postpartum. 

Will it go away by its own?

No, if not addressed immediatly with the right treament protocol diastasis recti could cause long term effects of body posture and insufficient body mechanics--- leading to poor body mechanics and causing injury to low back, pelvis, hips and more!

How will StrongherPT help my Diastasis Recovery?

Every "Body"  is different when approaching a treatment protocol. I make sure that your individual treatment is tailored to you and only you!

 Overall, treatment involves understanding the basics of deep core activation, proper body mechanics, postural awareness, pelvic floor physical therapy and more.  Each exercise prescription will be geared to helping you return to your lifestyle and physical function before your pregnancy and delivery.