What is Diastasis Recti & How to Fix It

What is Diastasis Recti & How to Fix It - Ask Doctor Jo

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6 жыл бұрын

Diastasis recti happens when your rectus abdominal muscles or your “six pack” ab muscles separate vertically. This can happen to women or men, but diastasis recti is most common in women who are pregnant. More pregnancy stretches & exercises: • 5 Best Pregnancy Lower...
Dr. Jen helps me show you not only how to check to see if you have diastasis recti, but also a great and easy way to strengthen those muscles in a safe and correct way to help reduce that space.
A diastasis recti can occur when your belly expands from pregnancy or being overweight, and the connective tissue gets stretched out, pulling the rectus abdominis apart.
Often people try to correct this by doing a lot of crunches, but if you are already stretched out in that area, traditional crunches can make it worse.
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@AskDoctorJo 4 жыл бұрын

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@jasminechavis4213 3 жыл бұрын

When should I start doing the exercisers after having a baby? I just had my baby 9 days ago.

@alcottdevalte7440 6 жыл бұрын

tnx doc`s, best wishes with the pregnancy

@sierrasmith376 3 жыл бұрын

My OB told me muscle separation was normal and I shouldn't worry about it... I should have worried about it, because I've made it worse. "Your doctor" may not know everything and honestly may not care. Never stop seeking info!!!

@AskDoctorJo 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that. Hopefully this will help.

@somemoresomewhere1262 3 жыл бұрын

I was in the Army, was very active but still had to contend with the separation. Wish we had known back then. 14yrs later... Lol. 💃

@palkishukla9211 2 жыл бұрын

Did u try these exercises? Did it help?

@roshanwright3436 6 жыл бұрын

Great to see women's health topics. Hope to see more in future reference safe prolapse types exercises too. Didn't know Diastasis also happens to some overweight or men.

@AskDoctorJo 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yes, sadly it can happen to anyone.

@Vindiesel-fr9kd 6 жыл бұрын

2 doctors are better then 1💐💐💐🎂🎂🎂

@aqeelaallawati4269 6 жыл бұрын

Woow always helpful tips 💙💜💛💚❤️

@AskDoctorJo 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@rikkigray9754 3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering if you both could help answer a question for me, I had a baby year ago, and I wasn’t allowed to do any workouts at all until 3-4 months after baby, I never got told about my tummy until that time but even then I wasn’t and still not allowed to do any full on workouts. So I never really knew what workouts to do. After months I finally started doing some workouts I found online that suppose to help. I had a one finger separation and I got down to a half, I had to stop working out again and didn’t have time as I went back to work and things got a lot busy. Now I see the bump again and I felt my tummy and realised I’m back to a one or two finger separation, I got a little sad cause I worked so hard to get it down and thought I was doing well, but now I’m back to square one or maybe even worst. I was wondering if you could tell me why it went backwards? And what I can do to help it? Thank you 🙂

@Shenanigan1720 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! I am 14 weeks pregnancy with my second baby and I was diagnosed with this. I have actually had this undiagnosed since my first. Is there anything I can do now while I’m 14 weeks pregnant to help/prevent any further separation? My OB is planning on putting me into PT after my baby is born, but I would love to start working on this now.

@parmeetdhaliwal8224 6 жыл бұрын

Thankyou docs

@AskDoctorJo 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@aishakhan7018 4 жыл бұрын

Hi if i did this everyday how long would it take to heal

@MercedesKlai 2 жыл бұрын

ive had this since early on in pregnancy. starting in my early 2nd trimester

@autumnelise801 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a brace for your back to help with posture I slouch alot especially in the Lowe back area and I herd it makes diastasis recti worse

@liztorres7291 3 жыл бұрын

I actually experimenting this as I didn't learn beforehand after my pregnancy to do any ab exercise or ways to prevent diastasis issues. I look pregnant and I've tried high fiber diet, loose clothing, and pelvic exercises,but what I can do. I'm 7 years in with this issue. I don't want plastic surgery be my only option

@renekawhite5374 2 жыл бұрын

I feel the same way too. Sometimes I look like am still pregnant and as I eat the more my tummy extends. I am 130lb so am small but I fell fat because of that Bulge in my tummy. When i suck in my tummy I can feel my muscles underneath but once I relax it’s like am 6 months prego. I have done some much suggestions but nothing works. I feel like seeing a surgeon is the only way to tighten it back. And I also feel like it shouldn’t consider cosmetic, and could at lease be covered or half covered my insurance.

@Ansar866 3 жыл бұрын

Can i do this 8 month after delivery?? My belly is like i am 7 month pregnant...

@iiLisaLemon 3 жыл бұрын

is it okay if u dont talk with your doctor before doing workouts? Please replay if u know😊

@limphopulanerampeta 4 жыл бұрын

I am pregnant with my 3rd child and I did not repair my separation from the 2nd baby. What can I do to minimize the impact with this pregnancy especially if I have a separation which is more than 3 fingers wide.

@kellyk.8519 2 жыл бұрын

Only surgery will fix that, it's been left too long and can't heal on it's own

@AbigailMagpantay 4 жыл бұрын

i have hernia on my belly button and diastasis recti after pregnancy, would you help me what exercise shoud i do?

@vimalsawant3209 3 жыл бұрын

Same here

@dianesimard5047 6 жыл бұрын

I want to introduce this to my husband ..... the only problem is he has developed over recent years a 'hernia' related bulge in the 6 pack region, directly above his belly button, clearly evident when he attempts even minor crunches & he worries even they may be damaging. Can he do your demonstrated exercise without fear of further damage?

@AskDoctorJo 6 жыл бұрын

These should be fine to do as long as he does them correctly and doesn't feel the bulge while doing them.

@kimberlywood7783 3 жыл бұрын

Can you treat an umbilical hernia the same way?

@komathipari3940 Жыл бұрын

Mam I have a 4 years kid and having the diastic recti can I do this exercise and it will work for me?

@fayestrange4320 3 жыл бұрын

Can u use a waist trainer instead of a towel or blanket

@TexasRob28 2 жыл бұрын

As a man what else can I do, to get rid of d.r.?

@ranjanimandi6784 2 жыл бұрын

I have 4fingers gap. My last child is 14yrs.can I do this exercise.Help me plz.

@lilgreenelf42 4 жыл бұрын

Questions: Is this suitable for any age and will it work on a diastisis that happened over 10 yrs. ago and is still present? Also, I had a physical therapist tell me that there was no fixing a diastis and that it was something a person just had to learn to live with; that it would never go away. Is that true?

@liztorres7291 3 жыл бұрын

It all depends on our bodies but I'm going through this too

@audhdgamer 2 жыл бұрын

That’s false. No matter how old your diastasis is you can fix it through exercise and correct posture and breathing! I’ve been talking to many specialists who had diastasis recti for many years and they fixed theirs! You just need to be consistent with the exercises and it’ll close! It’ll take time but it will close!

@rburton5832 6 жыл бұрын

Is there a brace that can be used to do the job of the blanket?

@AskDoctorJo 6 жыл бұрын

Yes. Two most common Tucker technique diastasisrehab.com/products MUTU mutusystem.com And Dr Jen likes this: thetummyteam.com/product/tummy-team-3-panel-abdominal-rehab-splint/?ref=4

@beautypagebyshalu5154 3 жыл бұрын

Does cycling help diastasis recti

@dravengraves86 2 жыл бұрын

Last baby was 6 years ago and have a higher abdominal bulge and can't fit in clothes can I still fix it?

@sabinashrestha9355 Жыл бұрын

is it safe with mild cystocele and related vaginal wall prolapse??😢 i just found 7/8 fingers gap when checked as you said 😭 😭 …will i be normal again?

@riversideart8874 Жыл бұрын

Sending you so much love, never give up

@Lippymama 2 жыл бұрын

Can you start doing these exercises 3 years post-partum, or am I too late?

@jackiejoy810 Жыл бұрын

I start to do it after 4 months post partum

@jackiejoy810 Жыл бұрын

Never is to late

@kamireddytulasilakshmi9973 3 жыл бұрын

Mam i have 2 babys,now completed 6yrs ,now doing dr exercises how wiill reduced my belly fat ,pls how much tme to tke reduce belly fat during these exercises my belly 4fingers gap

@blessedmama8133 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! I am a subscriber. You have all kinds of great videos. I have diastasis recti and just found out that I’m pregnant with my 4th. Is this something I can do and try to heal while pregnant? Thanks.

@AskDoctorJo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. As long as you are cleared by your doctor to do exercises, they should be fine.

@rf421 4 жыл бұрын

Does this work on men who haven't worked out in a long time? I noticed I have this when I did sit ups and got really worried

@AskDoctorJo 4 жыл бұрын

It depends on if it's diastasis recti or a hernia. Do you know for sure which one it is?

@rf421 4 жыл бұрын

@@AskDoctorJo small dr i been doing crunches it's subsiding 😊😁🙏

@AskDoctorJo 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear.

@tommierichie6403 4 жыл бұрын

Finch Family this same thing happens to me when I do sit ups, it got worse today. So you saying that crunches could help me? Could you explain further? Thank you

@linaalsawi6201 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Dr Jo, I’m subscriber.. I tried this one and found lot of tension on my neck’s muscles, is part of it or am doing it wrong?

@AskDoctorJo 2 жыл бұрын

There should not be tension on the neck muscles.

@kendralemb.2428 4 жыл бұрын

So basically you're pulling the abs together with a blanket while crunching? Is 7 months postpartum after twins too late?

@AskDoctorJo 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, this is one way it can be done. Probably not too late. It's definitely worth trying.

@kendralemb.2428 4 жыл бұрын

Would wearing a shape wear thing (those undergarment tummy control) be something to wear during the "workout"?

@AskDoctorJo 4 жыл бұрын

It might help some.

@allyourpcarebelongtous8744 5 жыл бұрын

Can you use a stretch band (aka TheraBand) in lieu of a towel? My brother has this and I'm trying to see what we can do to fix it. He's just now lost enough weight that we can see it, but his insurance doesn't cover PT. We're waiting to see if it's a hernia which his doctor wants first, but assuming it's diastasis, we have heavy stretch bands we could use. I'm wanting to do this exercise when we go to work out if the bands would work. If not we will start bring towels or a brace, it'd just be easier to use the bands.

@AskDoctorJo 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, as long as you are pulling just enough to pull the tissues together. Good luck!

@dafridgegaming72 4 жыл бұрын

Dr. Jo. I'm a guy who is 56 and have had Diastasis Recti for about 2.5 years. I really want to get rid of DR. I've been losing weight but with my bulging abdomen it still makes me look fat. I really want to start to do exercises to try and fix it if at all possible. Does your vids work for guys as well. Thanks for your time.

@AskDoctorJo 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Yes, guys can use it as well.

@sabrinawilkinson396 4 жыл бұрын

My son is 2 years old and i still look like am prengent should i see the dr

@AskDoctorJo 4 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@Shenanigan1720 4 жыл бұрын

Same with me. I went 3 years with this undiagnosed even tho I asked my OB over and over. I’m not 14 weeks pregnant with baby number 2 and I look like I’m 7 months pregnant 😳

@Mandaxx25 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I can fit 4 fingers between mine 😢 I am going to try this.

@AskDoctorJo 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome.

@brittianyhicks7559 3 жыл бұрын

Same

@Ansar866 3 жыл бұрын

More the 5 finger🥺🥺🥺

@hellfire3307 6 жыл бұрын

Good

@AskDoctorJo 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@aliseesfandiar4912 3 жыл бұрын

I dont want to get pregnant anymore.

@stanvixxstantalent 3 жыл бұрын

Same neither do I

@ktandgt 5 жыл бұрын

Can this help even if I am 11 years postpartum? 😬

@AskDoctorJo 5 жыл бұрын

I think it's worth trying. Good luck!

@gailgarwood9944 6 жыл бұрын

I guess 48 years later is too late to start these exercises. LOL. Even though I had always had a very "flat" abdomen after 2 babies and was within 5 pounds of non-pregnant status, I had the midline bulge, the doctors dismissed my observation and credited it to mid 30's pregnancy and stated there was no solution except to accept my new body image. Maybe I would have been too lazy or occupied with 3 children to adhere to an exercise program anyway. (Got the Kegels down pat!) Hope practitioners like Dr. Jen can get this word out. Meanwhile, I will coninue to work on acceptance and put on my Spanx for special occasion outfits.

@AskDoctorJo 6 жыл бұрын

It's never too late to try :-)

@jeanetteallison2857 6 жыл бұрын

I hear ya Gail - me too.

@kristenneal 11 ай бұрын

😊

@samoydelop6538 3 жыл бұрын

The comments are blocking the view

@AskDoctorJo 3 жыл бұрын

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