{"id":4317,"date":"2026-08-21T06:54:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T06:54:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/?page_id=4317"},"modified":"2026-08-21T07:01:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T07:01:25","slug":"diastasis-recti-rehabilitation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/diastasis-recti-rehabilitation\/","title":{"rendered":"Diastasis Recti Rehabilitation"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"4317\" class=\"elementor elementor-4317\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9dd418e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9dd418e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecbd1ab e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ecbd1ab\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div 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class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a015081 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a015081\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f2d261 at-heading-animation at-animation-heading-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5f2d261\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Services<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0b9330 elementor-widget elementor-widget-nav-menu\" data-id=\"f0b9330\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;layout&quot;:&quot;dropdown&quot;,&quot;submenu_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&lt;i class=\\&quot;fas fa-chevron-down\\&quot; 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href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/sports-injury-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Sports injury clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4060\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/back-and-neck-pain-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Back and neck pain clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4061\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/shoulder-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Shoulder clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4062\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/hip-and-knee-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Hip and knee clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4063\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/foot-and-ankle-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Foot and ankle clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4064\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/hand-therapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Hand therapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4065\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/tmj-jaw-pain-physiotherapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">TMJ (jaw pain) physiotherapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4066\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/vestibular-dizziness-vertigo-physiotherapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Vestibular physiotherapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4067\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/chronic-pain-management\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Chronic pain management<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4068\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/fibromyalgia-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Fibromyalgia rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4069\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/hypermobility-eds-hsd-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Hypermobility (EDS\/HSD) clinic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-4073\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Specialist Rehabilitation<\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4074\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/stroke-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Stroke rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4075\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/cardiac-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Cardiac rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4076\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/parkinsons-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Parkinson&#8217;s rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4077\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/multiple-sclerosis-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Multiple sclerosis rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4078\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/neurological-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Neurological rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4079\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/orthopaedic-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Orthopaedic rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4080\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/joint-replacement-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Joint replacement rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4081\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/fracture-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Fracture rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4082\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/falls-prevention\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Falls prevention<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4083\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/balance-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Balance clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4084\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/elderly-rehabilitation-frailty-programme\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Elderly rehabilitation (frailty programme)<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4085\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/cancer-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Cancer rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4086\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/long-covid-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Long COVID rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4087\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/respiratory-physiotherapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Respiratory physiotherapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4088\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/amputee-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Amputee rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-4089\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Health<\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4090\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/womens-health-physiotherapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Women&#8217;s health physiotherapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4091\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/pelvic-floor-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Pelvic floor rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4092\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/pessary-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Pessary clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4093\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/pregnancy-physiotherapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Pregnancy physiotherapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4094\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/postnatal-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Postnatal rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4095\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/diastasis-recti-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Diastasis recti rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4096\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/mens-pelvic-health\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Men&#8217;s pelvic health<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4097\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/continence-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Continence clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4098\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/paediatric-physiotherapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Paediatric physiotherapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4099\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/teenage-sports-injuries\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Teenage sports injuries<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-4100\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Sports &#038; Performance<\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4101\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/sports-massage\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Sports massage<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4102\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/pilates\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Pilates<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4104\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/running-assessment\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Running assessment<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4105\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/running-gait-analysis\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Running gait analysis<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4106\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/cycling-biomechanics\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Cycling biomechanics<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4107\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/return-to-sport-testing\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Return-to-sport testing<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4108\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/injury-prevention-programmes\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Injury prevention programmes<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4109\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/performance-screening\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Performance screening<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4110\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/pre-season-screening\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Pre-season screening<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4111\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/strength-conditioning\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Strength &#038; conditioning<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4112\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/functional-movement-screening\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Functional movement screening<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-4113\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Diagnostics &#038; Technology<\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4114\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/shockwave-therapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Shockwave therapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4115\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/therapeutic-ultrasound\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Therapeutic ultrasound<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4116\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/ultrasound-guided-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Ultrasound-guided rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4117\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/digital-gait-analysis\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Digital gait analysis<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4118\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/movement-analysis\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Movement analysis<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4119\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/force-plate-testing\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Force plate testing<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4120\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/balance-assessment\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Balance assessment<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4121\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/grip-strength-testing\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Grip strength testing<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4123\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/workplace-ergonomic-assessment\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Workplace ergonomic assessment<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4124\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/home-ergonomic-assessment\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Home ergonomic assessment<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4125\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/wearable-movement-monitoring\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Wearable movement monitoring<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4126\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/tele-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Tele-rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-4127\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Integrative Care<\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4128\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/medical-acupuncture\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Medical acupuncture<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4129\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/dry-needling\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Dry needling<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4130\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/cupping-therapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Cupping therapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4131\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/specialist-ayurveda-treatments\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" 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data-id=\"669d45b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a319898 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a319898\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Support for abdominal strength, control and return to activity<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diastasis recti is a widening of the connective tissue between the two sides of the abdominal muscles. It commonly develops during pregnancy as the abdominal wall adapts to accommodate the growing baby and may remain for some time after childbirth.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For some people, the separation causes few or no problems. Others may notice reduced abdominal strength, difficulty controlling pressure through the abdomen or uncertainty about returning to lifting, gym training, running and other exercise.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diastasis recti rehabilitation focuses on restoring useful abdominal function rather than concentrating only on the size of the gap.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>What is diastasis recti?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The abdominal wall contains several layers of muscle that work together to support the trunk and help manage pressure during movement.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The two sides of the rectus abdominis muscles run vertically along the front of the abdomen. Between them is a band of connective tissue called the linea alba.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During pregnancy, this tissue naturally stretches and widens as the abdomen expands. After childbirth, the abdominal wall gradually begins to recover.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a noticeable separation remains between the two sides of the abdominal muscles, this is commonly referred to as:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diastasis recti<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diastasis rectus abdominis<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DRA<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal muscle separation<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The presence of a gap alone does not necessarily mean that the abdominal wall is weak or that treatment is required.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assessment should also consider how the abdominal wall functions during movement and exercise.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>When diastasis recti rehabilitation may help<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An assessment may be useful if you are experiencing:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A visible separation through the centre of the abdomen<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doming or bulging during certain movements<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty engaging the abdominal muscles<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced abdominal strength<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty returning to exercise after pregnancy<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty progressing strength training<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concerns about lifting<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced confidence using the abdominal muscles<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty controlling the trunk during exercise<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A feeling of reduced abdominal support<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ongoing abdominal weakness after childbirth<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may also want an assessment simply because you are unsure which exercises are appropriate or how to progress your training.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>What happens during your first appointment?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your first appointment begins with a discussion about your pregnancy, childbirth, symptoms and current physical activity.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The physiotherapist may ask about:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long ago you gave birth<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you had a vaginal or caesarean birth<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Previous pregnancies<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal symptoms<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic floor symptoms<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back or pelvic pain<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your current exercise<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Activities that cause doming or bulging<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifting and childcare demands<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Previous gym or sporting activity<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your goals for rehabilitation<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The physical assessment may look at:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal muscle separation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal wall tension<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathing<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal muscle control<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trunk strength<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic floor function where relevant<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hip and leg strength<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Functional movements<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifting<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercises you would like to return to<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The aim is to understand how your abdominal wall behaves during movement rather than relying on one measurement alone.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Assessing the abdominal separation<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The distance between the abdominal muscles may be assessed at different points around the abdomen.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the width of the gap is only one part of the assessment.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The physiotherapist may also consider:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much tension develops through the centre of the abdomen<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether the abdominal wall bulges during movement<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How well you coordinate breathing and abdominal activity<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your overall trunk strength<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How symptoms respond to increasing load<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two people with a similar amount of separation may have very different levels of physical function.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment therefore needs to be based on more than the gap measurement.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>What rehabilitation may include<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diastasis recti rehabilitation is usually exercise-based and gradually progresses towards the physical demands of everyday life.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Abdominal strengthening<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercises may begin with controlled movements that help you reconnect with the abdominal muscles.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As strength improves, rehabilitation can progress towards more demanding exercises.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This may include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leg movements<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bridges<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squats<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lunges<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resistance exercises<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carrying<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plank variations<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gym exercises<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no single abdominal exercise that is suitable for every stage of recovery.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Breathing and abdominal coordination<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathing changes pressure within the abdomen.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning how to coordinate breathing with abdominal activity may make exercises and lifting easier to control.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment may involve practising breathing during:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standing from a chair<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squatting<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifting<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carrying<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resistance exercise<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal exercises<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goal is not to keep the stomach pulled in throughout the day.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The abdominal muscles should be able to tighten when required and relax normally afterwards.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Pelvic floor coordination<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pelvic floor and abdominal muscles work together during many everyday movements.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where appropriate, rehabilitation may include pelvic floor exercises alongside abdominal strengthening.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can be particularly relevant if you also experience:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urinary leakage<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic heaviness<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic floor weakness<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty returning to impact exercise<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic floor rehabilitation should be based on your individual symptoms rather than automatically included because diastasis is present.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Whole-body strengthening<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal recovery does not happen in isolation.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercises may also focus on:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hip strength<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gluteal muscles<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legs<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shoulders and arms<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole-body strength is particularly useful when returning to lifting, carrying, gym training and everyday childcare activities.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Home exercise programme<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may receive exercises to continue between appointments.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The programme can be progressed as your abdominal control and overall strength improve.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Doming or bulging through the abdomen<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people notice a ridge or dome forming along the centre of the abdomen during certain movements.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This may occur during:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting out of bed<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit-ups<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planks<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heavy lifting<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squats<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overhead exercises<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other demanding movements<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A small amount of visible change does not automatically mean that an exercise is harmful.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, repeated significant bulging may indicate that the current exercise is more demanding than you can control comfortably.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exercise may initially need to be modified.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As strength and coordination improve, you may be able to return to the same movement with better control.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Rehabilitation is not only about closing the gap<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is understandable to focus on the distance between the abdominal muscles.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, successful rehabilitation does not necessarily require the gap to completely disappear.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More useful goals may include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improving abdominal strength<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating better tension through the abdominal wall<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifting confidently<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Returning to exercise<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reducing excessive doming<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improving movement control<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling stronger during everyday activities<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A person can regain good abdominal function even if some separation remains.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Deep abdominal exercises<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early rehabilitation may include exercises designed to improve awareness and control of the deeper abdominal muscles.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These exercises can provide a useful starting point, particularly during the earlier stages after childbirth.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, they are usually not the final stage of rehabilitation.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once good control has developed, the abdominal muscles need to become stronger during increasingly demanding movements.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The programme should therefore progress beyond very gentle exercises when appropriate.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Moving beyond gentle core exercises<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people remain on basic breathing or abdominal activation exercises for months because they are concerned that stronger exercise may worsen the separation.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is not always necessary.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the abdominal wall can manage basic exercises comfortably, rehabilitation may gradually introduce:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased resistance<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Larger movements<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Longer lever positions<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight-bearing exercises<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More demanding abdominal exercises<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Functional lifting<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gym exercises<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goal is to progressively increase the amount of force the abdominal wall can manage.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Can I do sit-ups?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit-ups are often one of the exercises people are told to avoid when they have diastasis recti.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the early postnatal period or when abdominal control is limited, they may be too demanding.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, this does not necessarily mean that sit-ups must be avoided permanently.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If returning to them is relevant to your exercise goals, rehabilitation can gradually build the strength required.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The movement can be modified initially and progressed according to how the abdominal wall responds.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Can I do planks?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planks can place significant demand on the abdominal muscles.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early in rehabilitation, a full plank may be difficult to control.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may begin with alternatives such as:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wall-supported exercises<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elevated positions<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knee-supported variations<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shorter holds<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As strength improves, the exercise can become progressively more demanding.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The aim is to develop enough capacity to perform the movement well rather than avoiding it indefinitely.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Abdominal strength after pregnancy<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnancy affects the entire abdominal wall, not just the space between the rectus muscles.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even after the gap begins reducing, you may still notice weakness during:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifting<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carrying<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting up from the floor<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strength training<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rehabilitation therefore needs to rebuild overall abdominal strength.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This may include exercises that challenge the body in several directions rather than only performing movements while lying down.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Recovery after a caesarean birth<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you had a caesarean birth, abdominal rehabilitation also needs to consider recovery from surgery.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early rehabilitation may focus on:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walking<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comfortable movement<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting in and out of bed<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathing<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gentle abdominal activation<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the wound has healed appropriately, rehabilitation can gradually progress towards:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal strengthening<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifting<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carrying<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gym exercise<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More demanding activity<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The programme should respect surgical recovery while still progressing when healing allows.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Caesarean scar and abdominal movement<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people experience tightness, numbness or sensitivity around a caesarean scar.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This may influence how comfortable certain abdominal movements feel.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the wound is fully healed, rehabilitation may include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gradual movement<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scar sensitivity work<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal strengthening<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Progressive loading<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increasing redness, wound discharge, opening of the wound or worsening pain should receive medical assessment rather than being treated as normal scar tightness.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Lifting your baby<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Postnatal life involves frequent lifting, often before abdominal strength has fully recovered.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may regularly lift:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your baby<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A car seat<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pram<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bags<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other children<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rather than trying to avoid all lifting, rehabilitation can help gradually rebuild your capacity.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment may include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squats<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hip strength<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carrying exercises<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal control<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathing during lifting<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Progressive resistance<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These movements can eventually become more demanding than the loads you regularly manage at home.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Getting out of bed<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rolling or sitting up from bed can cause noticeable abdominal doming during early recovery.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using a rolling technique may initially make the movement easier.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the long-term goal is not necessarily to avoid sitting directly upwards forever.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As abdominal strength improves, rehabilitation can gradually prepare you for a wider range of normal movements.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Abdominal support garments<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people feel more comfortable using abdominal support clothing or a support garment during the earlier stages of recovery.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support may provide temporary comfort or confidence.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, a garment does not strengthen the abdominal muscles itself.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise and gradual physical loading remain important for rebuilding long-term capacity.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are unsure whether support is appropriate, this can be discussed during your assessment.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Back pain and diastasis recti<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people with diastasis also experience back pain.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the presence of abdominal separation does not automatically mean that it is the cause of the pain.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back pain can be influenced by many factors, including:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced activity<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifting<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General strength<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Previous back problems<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes in routine after having a baby<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If back pain is present, it should be assessed as part of the wider rehabilitation programme rather than assuming that closing the abdominal gap will automatically resolve it.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Pelvic floor symptoms<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diastasis recti and pelvic floor symptoms can occur at the same time after pregnancy, but one does not necessarily cause the other.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tell your physiotherapist if you experience:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urine leakage<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bowel-control problems<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic heaviness<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaginal bulging<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic pain<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These symptoms can be assessed separately and included within your rehabilitation where appropriate.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Returning to everyday activity<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rehabilitation should eventually help with normal daily life rather than only improving exercises performed in the clinic.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your goals may include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifting your baby<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carrying shopping<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pushing a pram<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting up from the floor<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Household activities<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gardening<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Returning to work<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercising<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playing with your children<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exercise programme can gradually become more similar to these activities.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Returning to the gym<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you trained before pregnancy, returning to the gym may be an important rehabilitation goal.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may initially reduce:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise volume<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Range of movement<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise difficulty<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The programme can then progress towards movements such as:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squats<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deadlifts<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rows<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Presses<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lunges<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carries<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planks<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal exercises<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Progress should be based on strength and control rather than avoiding every movement that places demand on the abdomen.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Returning to heavier lifting<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heavy lifting places greater demand on the abdominal wall.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before returning to heavier loads, rehabilitation may focus on:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General strength<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathing<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal control<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifting technique<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gradual exposure to heavier resistance<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The amount of weight can then increase progressively.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You do not necessarily need to avoid heavier lifting permanently because of diastasis recti.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Returning to running<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running requires the trunk to manage repeated forces while the arms and legs move quickly.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before returning to running, rehabilitation may consider:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal strength<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic floor symptoms<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leg strength<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calf strength<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Single-leg control<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balance<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General fitness<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may initially begin with walking and strength work before introducing short running intervals.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you experience pelvic heaviness, leakage, pain or significant difficulty controlling the abdominal wall, additional rehabilitation may be useful before progressing.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Returning to higher-impact exercise<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher-impact activities can include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jumping<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skipping<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-intensity exercise<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some sports<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These activities require more than isolated abdominal strength.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rehabilitation may therefore include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squats<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lunges<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Single-leg exercises<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jump preparation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Landing control<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic floor rehabilitation where required<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardiovascular conditioning<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The programme should prepare your whole body for impact.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Returning to sport<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your goal is to return to sport, rehabilitation may eventually include the movements required for that activity.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the sport, this might involve:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jumping<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rotation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throwing<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes of direction<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeated lifting<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diastasis rehabilitation should not remain limited to gentle abdominal exercises if your goal requires much greater physical capacity.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Exercise does not need to look perfect<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is common to become very focused on watching the abdomen throughout every exercise.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can sometimes make movement feel unnecessarily complicated.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some monitoring can be useful during rehabilitation, particularly when learning new movements.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the longer-term goal is to build enough strength and confidence that you can exercise normally without continually checking your abdomen.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Progressing exercise safely<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Progression may involve changing one or more factors at a time, such as:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resistance<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repetitions<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Range of movement<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise position<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speed<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complexity<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A movement that is difficult today may become manageable after several weeks of strengthening.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercises therefore do not always need to be permanently labelled as suitable or unsuitable.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Diastasis recti during pregnancy<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal separation commonly develops as pregnancy progresses because the abdominal wall needs to expand.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During pregnancy, rehabilitation may focus more on:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining strength<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comfortable movement<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathing<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic floor function<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing exercise<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing for postnatal recovery<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The aim during pregnancy is not to try to force the abdominal muscles back together while the abdomen is continuing to grow.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Diastasis recti after more than one pregnancy<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people notice more abdominal separation following subsequent pregnancies.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This does not mean that rehabilitation cannot improve abdominal function.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment can still focus on:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strength<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tension through the abdominal wall<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifting<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic floor symptoms where present<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The number of previous pregnancies does not determine whether rehabilitation can be useful.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Diastasis recti months or years after childbirth<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You do not need to be in the early postnatal period to begin rehabilitation.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people seek physiotherapy months or years after pregnancy because they:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still notice abdominal separation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feel weak during exercise<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have difficulty progressing core training<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to return to heavier lifting<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remain concerned about abdominal appearance or function<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strength and physical capacity can still be worked on even when the separation has been present for a long time.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Appearance and abdominal function<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes in abdominal appearance after pregnancy can be influenced by several factors, including:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal muscle separation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin changes<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connective tissue<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Body composition<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle strength<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise can improve strength and function, but it may not completely change every physical feature of the abdomen.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rehabilitation should provide realistic expectations rather than promising that exercise will completely close the separation or restore the abdomen to its pre-pregnancy appearance.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Is surgery needed?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people with diastasis recti do not automatically require surgery.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rehabilitation is usually an appropriate starting point when the main concerns relate to strength, exercise or abdominal function.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, significant persistent separation or other abdominal-wall problems may lead someone to discuss surgical options with an appropriate medical specialist.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physiotherapy cannot physically repair every abdominal separation, but it can help determine how much function can be improved through rehabilitation.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>When further medical assessment may be needed<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not every abdominal bulge is caused by diastasis recti.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical assessment may be appropriate if you notice:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A new localised abdominal lump<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Significant or increasing abdominal pain<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bulge that is very painful<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persistent digestive symptoms<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes around a surgical scar<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redness or discharge from a recent wound<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms that are rapidly changing or significantly different from your usual presentation<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A hernia can sometimes occur separately from diastasis recti and may require medical assessment.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Rehabilitation based on your goals<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diastasis recti rehabilitation should reflect what you want your body to be able to do.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your goals may include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improving abdominal strength<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reducing excessive doming<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifting your baby comfortably<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Returning to the gym<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performing planks again<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Returning to heavier lifting<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Returning to sport<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improving confidence with abdominal exercise<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling stronger during everyday activities<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your rehabilitation programme can be developed around these goals rather than focusing only on reducing the width of the separation.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>How long does diastasis recti rehabilitation take?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no fixed timeline.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Progress depends on factors such as:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long ago you gave birth<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your current strength<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Previous pregnancies<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caesarean or other abdominal surgery<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current physical activity<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic floor symptoms<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise experience<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The activities you want to return to<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people may need a relatively short period of guidance before progressing independently.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Others may benefit from longer rehabilitation when returning to heavier lifting, running or sport.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes in strength and function can continue even if some abdominal separation remains.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e62daac e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e62daac\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51bee65 at-heading-animation at-animation-heading-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"51bee65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently asked questions<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff461e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"ff461e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2671\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2671\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is diastasis recti normal after pregnancy?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2671\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2671\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some abdominal separation is common during pregnancy and may remain during the early postnatal period as the abdominal wall gradually recovers.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2672\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2672\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Does the gap need to close completely?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2672\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2672\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not necessarily. Rehabilitation can also focus on abdominal strength, control and the ability to manage everyday activities and exercise.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2673\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2673\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can exercises reduce abdominal separation?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2673\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2673\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal rehabilitation may improve abdominal-wall function and can help some people reduce the separation, although complete closure is not guaranteed. Physiotherapy is commonly used as the initial conservative approach.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2674\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2674\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Should I avoid sit-ups?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2674\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2674\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They may initially be too demanding for some people, particularly early after childbirth. This does not necessarily mean they need to be avoided permanently. Exercises can be progressively reintroduced as strength and control improve.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2675\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2675\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can I do planks?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2675\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2675\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planks can be modified according to your current abdominal strength. You may begin with an easier variation and gradually progress towards a full plank.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2676\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2676\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Does diastasis recti cause back pain?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2676\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2676\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not necessarily. Back pain and abdominal separation can occur together, but the presence of diastasis does not prove that it is causing the back pain.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2677\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2677\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can I lift weights with diastasis recti?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2677\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2677\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often yes. Strength training can be gradually progressed according to your abdominal control, overall strength and any other postnatal symptoms.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2678\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2678\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can I return to running?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2678\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2678\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, where appropriate. Your abdominal strength, pelvic floor symptoms, leg strength and general postnatal recovery should be considered before progressing towards higher-impact exercise.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2679\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"9\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2679\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is rehabilitation still useful years after pregnancy?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2679\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"9\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2679\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Abdominal strength and physical capacity can still be improved even when diastasis has been present for a long time.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-26710\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"10\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-26710\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Will I receive exercises to do at home?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-26710\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"10\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-26710\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. 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