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Diastasis Recti

Diastasis recti is a condition that refers to the partial or complete separation of the abdominal muscles. This condition is usually common during or after pregnancy as the uterus stretches the muscles in the abdomen to accommodate the developing baby. It is not only limited to pregnancy, but it can affect anyone.

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I have diastasis recti. Will physiotherapy help?

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 31-year-old woman in good health. 11 weeks ago, I gave birth through C-section, after a tough pregnancy with complete bed rest for seven months. Walking to the bathroom was the only exercise I got. After birth, I noticed that I was left with diastasis recti of about 2.5 cm in wid...  Read Full »


Dr. Patil Mahaveer Jingonda

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, congratulations on delivering a beautiful baby. I have gone through your medical history in detail. A Diastasis of 2.5 cm is considered a moderate degree of diastasis as far as our classification is considered. Diastasis is usually hard to heal completely on...  Read Full »

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