It is most common for diastasis recti to develop later into a woman’s pregnancy or during/after giving birth. In fact, the muscles affected by diastasis recti can remain separated after a woman gives birth. Therapeutic interventions can significantly help the heal and restore core muscle strength.

Some factors that can heighten the risk of developing diastasis recti during or after a pregnancy include:

• Being pregnant with multiple babies
• Having given birth in the past
• Giving birth to a baby with a high birth weight
• Sedentary lifestyle prior to pregnancy
• Fitness lifestyle that involves crunches, sit ups or v-sits
• Chronic slouched posture, rounded shoulders

At Neurom Physiotherapy & Wellness Centre, we offer and excel in prenatal and postpartum physiotherapy treatments for pregnancy-related conditions, such as those of diastasis recti. At your initial appointment, one of our experienced and dedicated physiotherapists will perform a physical evaluation in order to assess the nature of your symptoms.

Your medical history and any health risks will also be discussed and taken into account prior to creating a treatment plan. After your evaluation, our physiotherapist will put together an individualized treatment plan for you, aimed at reducing your diastasis, providing relief for your symptoms, training for the marathon of delivery and allowing for a smoother pregnancy and delivery.

For cases of diastasis recti, condition-specific treatments will be designed to correct the condition and symptoms. Diastasis recti can interfere with the strengthening of the abdomen muscles and cause the belly to “pooch” (aka mommy pooch). Our highly-trained physiotherapists use their unique skills to identify and treat this condition, based on its severity and your personal needs.