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Please provide detailed information on how the body posture should be after diagnosing diastsis recti and reduce the gap

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Its post pregnancy complication. It happens due to weakness in abdominal mucles.Please start with abdominal exercises to reduce the gap ...  Read More

Post pregnancy I developed a condition called diastsis recti with 4 finger gap. Can physiotherapy help me to close it?

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Yes, physiotherapy can 100% help you in this case ...  Read More

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I had c section successful delivery 3 months back.Since last 20 days ,I am having back pain always .Also It looks like i am having abdominal seperation .Please advise on these two problems .Whether exercise can heal it or not? If so ,please tell what kind of exercise i can do

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According to me you must start with walking for 15-20 min daily. You can start with some basic exercises for lower limb like ankle toe movements,static quadriceps,static hamstring ,bridging exercises. ...  Read More

I want suggestions or guidance on how to get diagnosed if I have diastasis recti n how to over come it ...please advice

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Need few more details. Kindly consult ...  Read More

Doctor, do you treat patients with diastasis recti? I am diagnosed with diastasis recti post delivery of of twin babies.

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Ya we do contact and book appointment ...  Read More

I am suffering from diastasis recti after delivery(delivery date 26 April 2021).So doctor in which specialization field , should i consult for treatment of diastasis recti. Kindly guide as I am suffering From back pain also.

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You should consult a general surgeon. ...  Read More

For diastasis recti...which specialist I have to consult.After my second delivery I got this problem....

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General Surgeon ...  Read More

Which doctor I should consult for diastesi recti... what treatment is available in India... other then surgery

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consult me for more discussion on ur problem and treatment ...  Read More

I suspect that I have diastasis recti. How could I solve that effectively. Can that be solved by physiotherapy alone?

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It's due to split in the abdominal muscles, start with advanced physiotherapy along with abdominal muscles strengthening exercises would help. ...  Read More

I have severe mommy pooch even after 3 months of delivery. I suspect Diastasis recti. I am based jn Lucknow . Can anyone suggest if good doctors available here to help me recover this condition.

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You suspect diastasis recti n you r not sure about it. You need to consult online / offline for better assessment n treatment. More details are required. ...  Read More

Which doctor should I consult to get checked if I have diastasis recti? Any reference for whitefield banglore location?

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Diastasis recti (separation of the abdominal muscles) is quite common, especially after pregnancy, and in most cases it can be assessed and managed conservatively. You can consult: • A Physiotherapis ...  Read More

I have a 9 month old baby and it is delivered normally. My mommy pouch is still not back to normal size. I think this is Diastasis Recti. Please share any exercise to reduce this belly.

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Hello Pls visit near y physiotherapy clinic for proper assessment of ur abdominal muscles how much sagging is there?? Core abdominal muscles Back mobilisation exercises Back strengthening exercise ...  Read More

I am the mother of 5 year and a 1 year old child. Both kids were born through the c section. My problem is I am having 1 finger diastasis recti but there is so much fat around my tummy especially on the upper portion of the stomach. How to lose the fat?

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

I found out yesterday that I have diastasis recti I am 9 month postpartum mommy my stomach in loose and I am still look 2,3 month pregnant . I always have a flat stomach but now my lower stomach feel loose and big . I have 2 fingers diastasis recti Plz tell me is it cure able if yes then what to do to cure it

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It is possible to get back to your normal tummy. You should consult a Physiotherapist in person or online for complete assessment and treatment. They will prescribe you the proper exercises for stre ...  Read More

I'm having diastis recti from my 1st pregnancy itself not cured. Now I'm 27 weeks pregnant . Will it cause any problem in this pregnancy. How can prevent it from getting worse

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I am 4 months postpartum and have developed Diastasis recti along with umbilical hernia after normal delivery . Divarication is quite large along the entire length and I still look like 5-6 months pregnant. The size of the hernia is 4 cm. Can only the hernia be repaired with mesh without treating divarication by abdominoplasty? Is it possible to g

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Yes it’s possible ...  Read More

How long does it take to heal Diastasis Recti of 7 finger gap ... I have started core exercises for this condition

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7 finger? Not getting it mam. If it’s small gap exercises are helpful otherwise u need to consult gynaecologist ...  Read More

I had a c section delivery last year in October. Due to pregnancy I have diastasis recti and I was in the process of healing it with core strengthening exercises with proper guidance when I found out that I have umbilical hernia. I also had a gallbladder removal surgery just after 3 months of my delivery due to gallbladder sludge. I want to ask i

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Hello doctors, I had my c section deliver 2.5 years back. My belly is so big like bulging one and when lying down it creates cone shape. I read it could be diasistis recti. Could you please suggest with which exercise it will be cured.

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

I have diastasis recti. Even 4 years after delivery. What should I do? I feel it's worsening...whom should I consult. Is it too late to reverse the condition?

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Although its late but dont worry, it can be treated through physiotherapy and neuromuscular electrical stimulation and exercise therapy depending on the condition at present. Visit nearby physiotherap ...  Read More

How to heal diastesis recti. I have 2 kids and had both c section. Have 2 fingers deep DR. Need consultation.

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Consultation with a surgeon is advisable ...  Read More

How can I get rid of diastasis recti? I had twin pregnancy and it's been 5 months after delivery my tummy looks like 6 months pregnancy belly. What should I do

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The key to healing diastasis recti is rebuilding your core from the inside out. You need to strengthen the transverse abdominis (TVA) muscle, which is the deepest abdominal muscle and can provide ...  Read More

I have severe loosen belly after pregnancy delivery. Its been 3 years I delivered child . I wanted to know if I ha my diastasis recti or not .whom I can consult to check if I have diastasis recti

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Yes.u have diastasis recti .u need clinical examination by a Gynecologist or physiotherapist to confirm ...  Read More

Hello I hv diastasis recti + belly button hernia + ruptured uterus during first time delivery Should i take a chance for another pregnancy

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Yes u Can if gynecologists agree ...  Read More

I am at 2.5 months of postpartum and still my belly looks like a 7 month old pregnant. I need to understand all about the diastsis recti and how can I reduce my pregnancy belly

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Before adding suggestions, need some more evaluation into your present situation... Like is it your first pregnancy? Is normal delivery? Any complications during pregnancy? How much was weight gain du ...  Read More

Hi, I'm 5 months postpartum. I had a C-section delivery. This is my second delivery. My belly is still looking like I'm pregnant. I had checked my diastasis recti but couldn't find any gap between abdominal muscles. So, I'm confused whether I can do pelvic floor exercises or core workouts. I want to do cycling also. Please suggest what to do?

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After c section it is normal. Focus on Pelvic floor and core exercises,both will help u. ...  Read More

I delivered a girl baby 9 months back & it was a C section. I still look like 6 months pregnant and have severe back pain. When I came across the term 'Diastasis Recti' and performed a self analysis to check if I have the muscle separation, yes all symptoms are true and I do have Diastasis Recti. Please advise/suggest me with how to cure this condi

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Ok. U need some excersise n homeopathy medication. Chat online for consultation and treatment ...  Read More

I have been diagnosed with mild diastic recti due to pregnancy... its only been 3 month post partum C Section... when can i start with exercise to treat this condition?? Is it safe to do crunches 3 month post partum?

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Core Activation needs to be done with Dry Needling ...  Read More

I am facing pain in my one buttock right side only while i sleep on my back . I have Diastasis recti with 2 finger width and i almost can feel my spine if i press my finger vertically.. i have consulted 4 doctor till now 2 ortho and 2 physio. And have been doing exercises from almost 6 months but haven't felt any improvement.. i have to take care o

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Advanced physiotherapy along with abdominal muscles strengthening exercises would help. ...  Read More

It has been 8 months since my delivery. A few weeks after the delivery, I still looked like pregnant and it was diagnosed to be Diastasis recti. My doctor suggested an abdominal belt as well as some exercises. I followed the instructions for first couple of weeks but afterwards I discontinued both to do the exercises and to wear the belt. Now at 8

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Chiropractic adjustment will help. ...  Read More

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