It’s never too late to start treatment. However we would recommend starting treatment soon after childbirth to avoid further worsening of the condition. This could be as soon as 2-3 weeks after childbirth.

The most common symptom of Diastasis Recti is a visible pooch or bulge in your stomach, especially when you strain or contract your abdominal muscles. Additional symptoms include: lower back pain and poor posture.

You can do a self-test to check if you have Diastasis Recti. Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet on the floor. Put one hand on your belly, with your fingers on your midline at your navel. Press your fingertips down gently, and bring your head up into a mini crunch-like position with shoulders remaining on the ground. Feel if there is a separation in your rectus abdominis muscles that is two or three finger wide, or more.

Diastasis Recti is caused by the stretching of a connective collagen sheath with excessive inner-abdominal pressure. This most frequently occurs in pregnant or postpartum women.

During pregnancy, the growing uterus expands your abdominal muscles and connective tissues, further aided by the hormones relaxin and estrogen. Pushing during delivery can also lead to diastasis recti.

The abdominal muscles work alongside the pelvic floor muscles, so it is common to face both pelvic floor dysfunction or urinary incontinence and Diastasis Recti at the same time.

Strengthening your core muscles before you get pregnant or in the early stages of pregnancy might help prevent Diastasis Recti. It’s best to avoid putting excessive strain on your abdominal muscles while pregnant.

Constipation, heavy lifting while standing up and sitting down can add significant pressure on the weak belly tissue, and should be avoided. Some exercises such as abdominal crunches, sit-ups and exercises focused on contracting the core muscles will further aggravate the condition.

With a separation of the abdomen, the uterus, bowels, and other organs are supported by a thin band of connective tissue. This could cause other complications such as: 

• Difficult vaginal delivery
• Lower back pain
• Constipation
• Urinary incontinence
• Hernia, in extreme cases

Results are individual but those who see good response of their fascial tissue to conservative treatment will stand a good chance of regenerating fascia to resolve Diastasis Recti. Better results will be achieved with compliance in treatment and proper body movement mechanics and breathing techniques.

Consultation fees are at $150 to assess if you are suitable for treatment. Thereafter, treatment starts from $300.

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