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Diastasis Recti
Which doctor should I consult to get checked if I have diastasis recti? Any reference for whitefield banglore location?
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Diastasis recti is generally checked by a women's health physiotherapist/ pelvic health physiotherapist (MPT-OBG).
Please do not follow blind exercises, because it needs detailed assessment and based on that when you do exercises, recovery is targeted.
It can be treated and recovered through progressive loading.
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My expertise has been pelvic health and women's health
1) you can check nearby first
2) if not we can consult online
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Every body and goals differ!
You can do all exercises provided including lifting,crunches, provided it's first checked and seen by a PT who would help you determine the course!
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Diastasis recti is usually assessed and managed by a Women’s Health / Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist.
A physiotherapist can check the separation of the abdominal muscles and guide you with specific core activation and pelvic floor exercises to help reduce the gap safely.
Most cases improve significantly with targeted physiotherapy and proper exercise progression.
If you are in Whitefield, Bangalore, try to consult Physiotherapist nearby for a proper assessment and personalized exercise program.
Feel free to consult for more information.
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What you can do now:
- Get a clinical assessment of the abdominal separation
- Start guided post-natal core rehabilitation
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Avoid crunches, sit-ups, and heavy lifting until evaluated
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Start doing post natal exercise.
For more information feel free to consult
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Visit or consult a physiotherapist in women health ( gynaec) for better core and pelvic floor strengthening.
Any pain or any difficulties please mention?
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avoid weight lifting or stress on abdominals better get consultation as early as possible.
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consult a women’s health physiotherapist to get assessed for your diastasis
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start core strengthening exercises with guidance
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Avoid crunches
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You check it on this platform with advance area search or on google
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Hey there!
I am a woman’s health physiotherapist. You can contact me online to measure your DR. Or you can visit nearby women’s health Physiotherapist. Click on consult button to connect with me online.
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Physiotherapist (Women’s Health/Pelvic Floor Specialist): The "Gold Standard" for non-surgical treatment. They measure the gap (Inter-Rectus Distance) and teach you core-stabilizing exercises
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The therapist will perform a physical exam where you lie on your back and perform a small crunch. They will use their fingers or a caliper to measure the width and depth of the gap.
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U Should Consult Gynaec Physiotherapist.
She will help you in -
Activating deep core muscles (Transversus abdominis)
Teaching correct breathing techniques
Safe core-strengthening exercises (no strain)
Posture correction & body mechanics training
Pelvic floor strengthening
Avoiding harmful exercises (like crunches early on)
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take sessions with your therapist and do practice at home
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Don't take it casually .If the gap not healed properly, and body support system stays weak.
and lot many issues postural , back aches , pelvic floor weakness.
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Diastasis recti (separation of the abdominal muscles) is quite common, especially after pregnancy, and in most cases it can be assessed and managed conservatively.
You can consult:
• A Physiotherapist (Women’s Health / Pelvic Floor specialist) – this is usually the first and most important step, as they can assess the gap, core strength, and guide rehabilitation.
• A General Surgeon – only if the separation is severe, associated with hernia, or not improving with rehabilitation.
• A Gynecologist – if it is postpartum or related to pregnancy recovery.
In my clinical experience, most cases improve significantly with proper core rehabilitation, breathing techniques, and abdominal muscle re-education, without needing surgery.
For Whitefield, Bangalore, you can look for a Women’s Health Physiotherapist or Pelvic Floor Rehab specialist clinic nearby — they are best suited for evaluation and treatment.
Next Steps
Get a clinical assessment of abdominal separation (finger width, depth, tension)
• Start guided physiotherapy focusing on deep core activation (transversus abdominis)
• Work on breathing mechanics (diaphragm + core coordination)
• Avoid exercises that increase abdominal pressure initially
• Follow a progressive strengthening program
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Avoid heavy crunches, sit-ups, or improper gym exercises initially
• Not all abdominal bulging is diastasis — proper assessment is important
• Surgery is rarely the first option — most cases respond well to rehab
• Consistency in exercises is key for recovery
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Ms. Shefali Gandotra (PT)
Physiotherapist
20 yrs exp
Jammu
You can consult a physiotherapist. Pelvic floor strengthening exercises will help you
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Dr. Afsa Rafiq (PT)
Physiotherapist
5 yrs exp
Srinagar
Please consult a Women’s Health or Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist. They can assess the gap (inter-rectus distance) and guide you with specific core-strengthening exercises. Surgery is usually considered only in severe cases
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Dr. Avijit Das (PT)
Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
4 yrs exp
Kolkata
Hi please consult with a physiotherapist
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Exercise program under super vision of qualified and experience physio.
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Postural care
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Dr. Neetu Rathi (PT)
Physiotherapist
17 yrs exp
Gurgaon
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Diastasis recti itself doesn't give any problem but it can be the reason for some problems like back pain and postural imbalance and hernia.
So consult with the physiotherapist and search the physiotherapist for diastasis recti and start the exercise plan with Physiotherapist only.
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