Diastasis Recti support and tips?

I think fit2b has a bunch of info on their website. I could be wrong about the site. Do a search.

If you are concerned about your diastasis recti and don't think it's healing, go and see a professional who specialises in this - a physical therapist who can give you specific exercises to help heal your abdomen. They will also be able to tell you what other exercise you can or shouldn't do.

I have a friend who closed her 4 finger gap down to 2 in a matter of weeks but then stalled. She is now contemplating surgery as the experts believe the her muscles are now permanently deformed. While repairing her diastasis she was advised to do no exercise other than the ab exercises prescribed and walking.

Another option is to go to pregnancyexercise.co.nz (or you may have something similar in your country), and there they explain all about diastasis recti, and offer free videos of exercises to help close the gap, as well as DVDs you can purchase with full programmes on them.

In my experience, you don't want to leap back into exercise without proper healing or you risk permanent damage and can look overweight without being so (my friend with the serious diastasis problem was bluntly told by her surgeon that she "looked fat", he then poked her hips and said "but clearly you aren't, you have low body fat", - her diastasis just makes her look six months pregnant!)

Good luck.

ryan96burkes wrote: »

snickerscharlie wrote: »

ryan96burkes wrote: »

I'm not sure how this is suppose to work, but I would really like some help with a few concerns. If anyone knows the answers that would make my life amazing!! *I am aware you all are not doctors* I was told I have a diastasis that is 2 fingers wide (centimeters). She didn't give me much information about it just told me to do some planks before anything more intense. I was wondering if anyone could give me some information and if anyone could tell me if I am allowed to do more intense workouts on different parts of the body that doesn't affect the abdomen. Thank you, thank you!!

First of all, who is this 'she' who told you you have a diastasis recti?

I apologize, my midwife after I had my 3rd baby.

Agree with seeing a physio before embarking on any fitness program. Not saying your midwife is wrong, just saying that's not her area of expertise and she may have been remiss in advising you in this manner.

Better safe than sorry.