Diastasis Recti

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Diastasis Recti

Asked for Female, 28 Years

I had a c section delivery, 3 months back. I have a 4-5 finger gap between my rectus muscles. Wanted to know what treatment should I take? Is it possible to get it treated or at least get the gap reduced through physiotherapy?

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Ms. Shivali Saraiya (PT) Physiotherapist 37 yrs exp Ahmedabad · Accepted Answer

Ms. Shivali Saraiya (PT)

Physiotherapist 37 yrs exp Ahmedabad

You need core strengthening exercises under the supervision of physiotherapist. Core has back, upper back and also legs strengthening components. The most important being abdominal muscles strengthening.

Next Steps

please do not do crunches unless other core muscles are strong.

Health Tips

follow back postural tips until your whole core is strong.

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