The goal is for your core to be fully functional so that you are able to continue as you did prior to pregnancy
Find Out MoreA diastasis recti occurs when the midline of the abdominal wall separates during pregnancy—not due to a damaged muscle, but because the fascia (connective tissue) that holds the muscles together becomes stretched and thinned. This fascia is primarily made of collagen, not muscle, which means standard ab exercises are often ineffective and may even worsen the condition depending on its severity. Factors like nutrition, posture, rib cage positioning, and breathing patterns all play a crucial role in healing.
In the UK, there is limited aftercare guidance for both diastasis recti and pelvic floor dysfunction, despite them being common pre and post-natal conditions. Many women are unaware they have diastasis, as symptoms can be subtle and easily missed. If left unaddressed, these issues can lead to pain, decreased quality of life, reduced confidence, and various functional limitations.
Traditional post-pregnancy exercises are often unsuitable - and can sometimes worsen diastasis - leading to secondary issues such as lower and upper back pain, weak glutes, and reduced stability in the legs, due to the compromised ability of the core to properly support the body. Aesthetic concerns such as stomach doming may also appear, which cannot be resolved through diet alone.
This training program provides tailored corrective exercises that take into account each individual's posture, rib cage angle, pelvic tilt, and other biomechanical factors. The goal is to restore proper function to the core and pelvic floor, and then gradually rebuild strength and stability, empowering each person to return to confident, pain-free movement.
You may also require soft tissue release - this type of massage essentially realigns muscle fibres which is useful for regaining mobility in areas affected by pregnancy such as forward head posture and anterior pelvic tilt. It can be done separately as a treatment or post session at an additional cost.
Traditional post-pregnancy exercises are often unsuitable—and can sometimes worsen diastasis—leading to secondary issues such as lower and upper back pain, weak glutes, and reduced stability in the legs, due to the compromised ability of the core to properly support the body. Aesthetic concerns such as stomach doming may also appear, which cannot be resolved through diet alone.
This training program provides tailored corrective exercises that take into account each individual’s posture, rib cage angle, pelvic tilt, and other biomechanical factors. The goal is to restore proper function to the core and pelvic floor, and then gradually rebuild strength and stability, empowering each person to return to confident, pain-free movement.
Each session will typically be designed as above however, ensuring posture and breathwork is optimal to healing a diastasis. This may take a little longer person to person.
Optimal nutrition is also essential for post natal recovery. This is often underlooked, but hydration and management of ‘away from healing’ lifestyle factors is vital for promoting and accelerating wound healing complications. This will be discussed in session.
A lot of the 'bulk of the work' needed to change a diastasis is actually involved in posture and subsequently breathwork. A compromised midline of the core can be made worse by daily living if you stand incorrectly, tilt to the side or have chronic forward head posture.
As fascia runs throughout the body (everything is connected via this tissue) the build up of scar tissue when not massaged properly can cause a cascade of systemic issues. Potentially creating joint pain, trigger point issues and postural issues elsewhere in the body. Using skin pulling that you can do yourself you can keep the tissue loose and mobile.
Even though this is predominantly genetic when it comes to repairing connective tissue, there are certain lifestyle changes you can make that can help promote healing of this tissue.