Diastasis Recti: what is it and how can I exercise?
Diastasic Recti: Getting Started • 58s
Many moms experience postpartum body changes. One of these is an incredibly common condition called diastasis recti, which affects up to 45% of women six months postpartum.
Diastasis recti abdominis is the separation of your abdominal muscles; it commonly occurs during pregnancy to make room for your growing baby, but causes issues after birth.
Up Next in Diastasic Recti: Getting Started
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Diastasis Recti Self-Test
Try this self-test to see if you have an abdominal separation. If you think you have a diastasis (separation) it is best to see a physical therapist for some 1:1 attention + follow our Diastasis Recti program.
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Diastasis Recti: Case Study
Meet Lisa, a mom of three with a 4-finger width diastasis (abdominal separation). Our core physical therapist performs a diastasis test and talks about how Lisa reduced her diastasis with specific core exercises. Video courtesy of the Moms Into Fitness Prenatal & Postnatal Instructor course.
