Diastesis Recti
When you are pregnant the tummy expands to accommodate the growing foetus, causing the rectus abdominis muscles (think 6 pack) to split and move apart along the tummy line.
Once the baby is born the gap reduces but in many women the gap remains. This is called Diastesis Recti.
Often mothers have no idea of this, unless they recognise the symptoms.
It is recommended to see a Physiotherapist if Diastesis Recti is suspected as if it is not corrected it can lead to a number of problems including:
• low back pain
• doming protruding belly – ‘mummy tummy’ or ‘paunch’
• leakage of the bladder
• weak pelvic floor muscles
• poor posture
Useful Tips from Us!
1. Kegel Exercises – Pelvic floor exercises help strengthen deep abdominal muscles. These exercises can be performed throughout pregnancy and may be started in the early postpartum period.
2. Breathing Exercises – Breathing exercises help to retrain the diaphragm to relearn how to descend after childbirth.
3. Progressive Core Exercises – These exercises help improve pelvic alignment, tones the abs, flattens the abdominal wall, and helps develop dynamic stability.
4. Postural Awareness – After pregnancy women tend to stand with and an exaggerated anterior pelvic tilt and with their pelvis pushed forward. This is why so many new moms feel “hunched over” after childbirth. Hence, postural correction techniques play very important role.
For further information, reach out to us at –
Pooja Physiotherapy & Healthcare Center
Blk 77 Indus road #01-521S’160077
Call now @ 6384 5452 or whatsapp @ 8322 3371 or
Drop an email at info@physiopooja.com.sg
