Now that we’ve looked at the cause of diastasis recti (DR), let’s look at how we can begin to heal DR and improve the function of your abdomen. (Please read the previous blog post for a detailed understanding of DR). Since the main cause of DR is sustained pressure on the abdominal wall, you will want to look …
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Separated abdominal muscles, known as diastasis recti or DR, is a topic that concerns many new mothers and parents. You may wonder why you still look pregnant several months or even years after giving birth, why you feel bloated and why you feel ‘hollow’ in your core and can’t do many activities you used to …
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You may have heard that back pain can be directly related to stress, but you’re not sure how the physical back, made up of bones, muscles and nerves might be affected by emotions. Let me explain how this works.
The pelvic floor is the foundation of the body and affects the stability and mobility of everything else. It is an integral part of the core system of the body and imbalances in the pelvic floor will affect every other part of the body.
So many women are affected by weak and separated abdominal muscles, which give them the appearance of being pregnant. We can all imagine the embarrassment at being asked when you’re due when you’re not pregnant. For many women, the problem is purely aesthetic, which doesn’t in any way minimize the effect on their body image …
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