Abdominal Separation? No Need to Panic

Diastasis Recti (DR) is when the right and left rectus abdominis muscles (the “six-pack abs”) separate. This happens most commonly during pregnancy when the linea alba (the connective tissue that holds the right and left six-pack abs together) loosens and thins out slightly due to pregnancy hormones. These hormones are doing their job! Things are supposed to loosen and stretch out to make space for your growing bundle of joy. However, there are things you want to avoid during pregnancy to help lessen the separation as much as possible.

How can pelvic floor physical therapy help?

At Verity Physical Therapy & Wellness, we will assess your whole body with your growing baby in mind. After taking a thorough history of past injuries, pregnancies, and other pertinent information, we will assess your movement and determine what things need to be adjusted and modified. We will not just tell you what you can not do! At Verity Physical Therapy & Wellness we are very invested in helping our mommas stay as mobile and active as possible (unless they have been instructed by a doctor to do otherwise). We educate on what movements to avoid and help find alternatives so you can keep moving and living your life as “normally” as possible.

Contact Verity Physical Therapy & Wellness today to schedule your free phone consultation!