There’s no “expiry date” on when you can work on healing abdominal separation from pregnancy.
Use these diastasis exercises and tips to help heal your abs no matter where you are in your postpartum journey.
Some common symptoms of diastasis recti are:– Low back pain– Bloating– Belly pouch– Poor posture– Leaking
Relearn Breathing Patterns
Step #1
Step #1
Practice your breathing daily for 10-15 breathes.
Pay Attention To Posture
Step #2
Step #2
Stack ribs over hips and work on thoracic mobility.
TVA Engagement
Step #3
Step #3
This is your “deep abdominal” muscle and one you need to learn how to engage.
Heel Slides
Step #4
Step #4
A great way to combine the exercises you're already learned and put them into action with some movement.
Toe Taps
Step #5
Step #5
Learn to engage the core while resisting movement.