Exercises for Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA)
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If you have or are concerned about a diastasis recti, these are some great exercises you can try at home. They progress in difficulty, so make sure you are comfortable with each exercise before moving onto the next.
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I will start soon Just had my second baby
@recoverrxpt
6 ай бұрын
Congrats! Good luck
Gracias x esos ejercicios.
@recoverrxpt
24 күн бұрын
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Thank you so much
@recoverrxpt
4 ай бұрын
You're most welcome
Thank u so much mam
@recoverrxpt
8 ай бұрын
You’re welcome! Hope it helps
Thanks
@recoverrxpt
24 күн бұрын
You’re welcome!! Thanks for watching
I like the zipping up tip that is helpful
@recoverrxpt
Ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Can you also teach the proper breathing?
Can i use your video on my page?
I had c section delivery before 1 month. When will I start these exercise mam?
Are these exercises I could do newly postpartum or do I need to wait 6 weeks? They seem simple enough to be able to do right away
@recoverrxpt
Жыл бұрын
Yes, these are ok to start postpartum (you do not have to wait) - start with level one. As long as you are not having pain, pressure, or leakage during the exercise, it is safe and fine to do. Progress if you are able to maintain control without symptoms.
How many reps and sets would you recommend?
@recoverrxpt
Жыл бұрын
@push2jam Generally, I recommend starting at 2 sets of 8 repetitions and working up to 3 sets of 12 repetitions
I have done 2 c sec and family planning... now 6 month completed can i start this exercise
@recoverrxpt
6 ай бұрын
Yes, you definitely can! If you have any discomfort or pain, you can reach out to us or any of your local Physical Therapists
@farrahkhan4019
3 ай бұрын
Hi I had my last child 6 years ago and still have a 4cm gap. Would these exercises help after all these years?
How many reps and sets do you recommend? Thank you!
@recoverrxpt
Жыл бұрын
Generally, I recommend starting at 2 sets of 8 repetitions and working up to 3 sets of 12 repetitions
@SwtAngel2
Жыл бұрын
@@recoverrxpt Thank you so much! When is DR considered closed and does that mean it's permanent? I have heard both that DR never closes and you need to forever do the exercises, but I have also heard that once it closes, then the person an go back to normal exercises like sit-ups, etc.
How many months would u say it will take to fix the diastasis recti with just these excersise s
@recoverrxpt
24 күн бұрын
Just doing these alone will take many months but would highly suggest you seek help from a local provider.
Hello I’m a guy who has this for a while some lifting. Do these exercises make it go back to normal or only surgery would. Thanks
@recoverrxpt
8 ай бұрын
You can do these as well as it is the same injury, but I would recommend getting assessed by a medical practitioner to make sure it is just a DRA and nothing more.
Are you zipping up at the start of each exercise then letting out the air?
@recoverrxpt
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I am contracting my pelvic floor and transverse abdominus at the start of the exercise. Exhale as you hold the contraction through the exercise; letting go as you complete each repetition to reengage.
@carrington2949
Жыл бұрын
@@recoverrxpt ty
I have 2 c sections, family planning,after 1 year of my first c section i lifted a bucket and suffering from umbilical hernia,can i do these,my baby is 4 months old now
@recoverrxpt
5 ай бұрын
Hi, you can definitely try these! If you feel any discomfort, we suggest checking with your primary care doctor or physical therapist to do a more thorough assessment.
how long should we do these for? like days i means? or months before we feel all is fixed up in our tummy.
@recoverrxpt
6 ай бұрын
Expect a time frame of months instead of weeks 😊
How many of each exercise?
@recoverrxpt
10 ай бұрын
Depends on your needs and fitness level really
Thanks for sharing 👍will it work after 11 years if giving birth?
@recoverrxpt
10 ай бұрын
Yes of course!!
@rutudave6649
6 ай бұрын
How much time these 3 simple moves vl take for visible results?
@rutudave6649
6 ай бұрын
Also how many repetations?
I have a 2 finger seperation. How long does it take to see results? I've been doing it for 2 weeks and stil see nothing.
@recoverrxpt
3 ай бұрын
Generally strength and tissue changes can take consistent work over 8-12 weeks
How long does it take to complete be rid of diastasis recti?
@recoverrxpt
2 ай бұрын
It is different for every person and it can definitely improve with the right help!
Mam i am having this conditions. I recently knew about this after 8 years of second delivery. Is this exercise help.? Is this again occur if we stop excersice?? Pls reply
@recoverrxpt
Ай бұрын
These exercises will help but you will need to do consistently for 6 months
Can I still do it if my csection scar hurts? 7 months postpartum
@recoverrxpt
2 ай бұрын
Yes absolutely!
I have so much buldge on my upper belly due to DR and i m trying harder to reduce it but no any improvement i feel very low after seeing it. Many people asking to me, my husband and daughter am i pregnant now its embarassing.will this help to reduce this DR and how much time it will take atleast to improvement my belly Please reply.
@recoverrxpt
8 ай бұрын
Hello, this will start the process of helping but is not the only solution.
How soon after birth can we do these? I’m about 2 weeks postpartum and I can tell I have DR ☹️
@recoverrxpt
24 күн бұрын
Best to seek out advice from a local provider but generally speaking you should be safe 4-6 weeks out
Do you need to pull any of your muscles in as you do these exercises?
@recoverrxpt
4 ай бұрын
Hi Naomi, can you clarify on your question? Do you mean contracting your muscles as you do the exercises?
@naomij7800
4 ай бұрын
@@recoverrxpt yes i do. Either the ones you use to stop doing a wee, or the one where you pull in your belly button. I was told the the pelvic floor is linked to diastasis separation. Thanks.
Can you do these exercises wearing a belly band?
@recoverrxpt
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
I have a 2 year old daughter and I have 2.3 cm diastasis. Does it help? It didn't close!
@recoverrxpt
4 ай бұрын
Hi Nicole, the diastasis can still be improved no matter how long it has been since your pregnancy. These exercises are great to start with, if you have more concerns we would suggest checking in with a local PT.
Can I do this exercise I am having hernia
@recoverrxpt
11 ай бұрын
Yes, it should be safe, but if you are having any discomfort or pain doing the exercise, discontinue until you are able to seek professional guidance.
How many of each?
@recoverrxpt
9 ай бұрын
Really up to your tolerance. Try to go to fatigue
Can I do this after c section
@recoverrxpt
10 ай бұрын
Yes, but clear with your OB first depending on how far postpartum you are.
Did this work for anyone?
@recoverrxpt
24 күн бұрын
What would you define as work?
Can I do these 100 times before bed? Or is that too much? I’m almost 2 years postpartum and my diastasis recti isn’t “too bad” according to the doctor. But I still have a bulge and a wide core. Would doing a 100 of these before bed help?
@recoverrxpt
11 ай бұрын
You should be ok with that number. I would suggest building up to it if it feels too difficult 😁
@brittanysmith3716
11 ай бұрын
@@recoverrxpt thank you so much! I’ll give it a go!
@fabricmakeup9555
10 ай бұрын
Has anything worked for you? My belly is also bulgy and wide 😢
@brittanysmith3716
10 ай бұрын
@@fabricmakeup9555 Cutting out snack has gotten my waist smaller but so far nothing on the little pooch. It looks slightly smaller. I’m going for a consultation on Monday to get an Emsculpt neo done. It’s supposed to help with diastasis recti. I’ll give an update and let you know how that goes if I get the procedure done!
@fabricmakeup9555
10 ай бұрын
@@brittanysmith3716 I’ll wait for your update ❤️🥲 cutting down food isn’t working for me either, I lift heavy and have to eat enough to build muscle
Hi mam, after 1st delivery i got diastasis recti, now we are planning for 2nd kid, but still i have Diastasis recti, can i start dis exercise now? Plz reply mam
@recoverrxpt
6 ай бұрын
Yes you can start these as tolerated 😊
@challamounika2247
6 ай бұрын
@@recoverrxpt if I have diastasis recti, is it possible to conceive mam?
Hiii..... Pls ans me ths.... My diastasis recti is cured..... muscles completely closed. Still upper stomach looks like pregnant... Can u suggest me anything.... Pls
@recoverrxpt
5 ай бұрын
Hi! Sorry to hear that. It can definitely be bothersome. You can try these exercises, but we would recommend doing a more thorough assessment first. If you are in the Chicagoland area, you can give us a call at 331-253-2426 or send us an e-mail with more questions at info@recoverrxpt.com.
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Can i do it on bed?
@recoverrxpt
8 ай бұрын
Absolutely!!