Diastasis Recti is a condition where the left and right sides of your abdominal muscles (rectus abdominis) separate along the midline. This creates a gap in the connective tissue (linea alba), which can cause a visible bulge in the belly, especially when you strain or sit up.
What is Diastasis Recti?
Diastasis Recti is a condition where the left and right sides of your abdominal muscles (rectus abdominis) separate along the midline. This creates a gap in the connective tissue (linea alba), which can cause a visible bulge in the belly, especially when you strain or sit up.
It’s most common during and after pregnancy due to the stretching of the abdominal wall, but can also occur in men or women after rapid weight changes or improper core training.
Common Symptoms
- A bulge or “doming” down the midline of your abdomen
- Weakness in the core muscles
- Lower back pain
- Poor posture
- Feeling of looseness or instability in the abdomen
- Difficulty lifting, twisting, or performing daily activities
How Physiotherapy Helps
We take a safe, non-surgical approach to help your core heal.
Our program focuses on:
- Tailored Exercises: Gentle but effective core strengthening techniques to activate deep abdominal and pelvic floor muscles.
- Assessment: Measuring the width and depth of abdominal separation.
- Postural Training: Correcting alignment to reduce strain on the abdomen.
- Breathing Techniques: Diaphragmatic breathing to support core stability.
- Lifestyle Guidance: Tips for safe lifting, getting out of bed, and resuming fitness without worsening the gap.
Why Treat It Early?
Untreated Diastasis Recti can lead to:
- Chronic back or pelvic pain
- Pelvic floor dysfunction (incontinence, prolapse)
- Increased risk of hernias
Early physiotherapy intervention speeds up recovery and prevents long-term complications.
Close the gap and rebuild your core with expert physiotherapy care.
Start your Diastasis Recti recovery journey today at MY PAIN CLINIC GLOBAL.