Diastasis Recti After Pregnancy: How to Heal with Physiotherapy
Diastasis recti is the partial or complete separation of the rectus abdominis muscles along the abdominal midline, caused by the natural stretching of connective tissue during pregnancy. It commonly appears as a belly bulge or gap after childbirth and can be safely improved at any stage through targeted physiotherapy, including deep core activation, pelvic floor strengthening, and posture correction. Noticing a stubborn belly bulge that just won't go away months after delivery, no matter how many crunches you try? You are not alone, and it may not simply be "leftover baby weight." Many new mothers develop diastasis recti, where the abdominal muscles separate during pregnancy and don't come back together on their own. The good news is that it's common, it's not your fault, and with the right physiotherapy, it can heal. At Physiobliss , a physiotherapy centre in Vadodara, we help new mothers understand what diastasis recti is and how to treat it safely - the f...