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Diastasis Recti Physiotherapy at Home — Young Physio
Female Physiotherapy

Rebuild your core with confidence.

Personalized physiotherapy at home for diastasis recti, helping improve abdominal control, strength and confidence with everyday movement after pregnancy and childbirth.

Diastasis recti physiotherapy at home

Signs you may notice after pregnancy

Diastasis recti can be associated with changes in abdominal appearance and function. A physiotherapy assessment can help determine how your abdominal wall is working during movement.

A visible or noticeable abdominal bulge 01
A gap or separation felt along the midline of the abdomen 02
Reduced abdominal strength or control 03
Difficulty activating the abdominal muscles 04
Difficulty with certain movements or exercise 05
Lower back or pelvic discomfort 06
Reduced confidence when returning to exercise 07
How We Help

Rehabilitation focused on function, not just appearance

I

Abdominal Wall Assessment

We assess abdominal control, breathing, movement patterns and functional tasks to understand how your abdominal wall is responding during activity.

II

Individualized Core Rehabilitation

Exercises are selected according to your current ability, symptoms and goals, with emphasis on controlled movement and progressive strengthening.

III

Breathing & Pressure Management

Your physiotherapist can help you coordinate breathing and abdominal activation during movement and exercise rather than relying on excessive bracing or breath-holding.

IV

Gradual Return to Exercise

Rehabilitation can progress from foundational control towards more demanding strengthening and exercise as your movement capacity improves.

Your First Visit

What to expect during your diastasis recti assessment

01

History

We discuss your pregnancy, delivery, symptoms, current activity level and rehabilitation goals.

02

Assessment

Abdominal function, breathing, movement and relevant functional activities are assessed.

03

Personalized Plan

Your exercise programme is selected according to your current strength, control, symptoms and goals.

04

Progression

Exercises are gradually progressed as your control, strength and confidence improve.

Everyday Movement

Your core works throughout the day

Getting Up

Your physiotherapist can teach you comfortable strategies for getting up from bed or the floor while coordinating your breathing and abdominal control.

Lifting

Lifting your baby and everyday objects can be gradually practiced with appropriate technique and progressive strengthening.

Breathing

Coordinating breathing with abdominal and pelvic floor activity can help develop better control during everyday movement and exercise.

Exercise

Exercise should progress according to your ability rather than following a one-size-fits-all routine. Your programme can be adjusted as your strength improves.

A Note on Diastasis Recti

Diastasis recti is a change in the distance and tension between the abdominal muscles. The size of the gap alone does not determine how well your abdominal wall functions, so rehabilitation should consider strength, control, symptoms and everyday function.

Please Read

When abdominal symptoms need medical assessment

Not every abdominal bulge or pain is caused by diastasis recti. Seek medical assessment if you notice concerning or unusual symptoms.

Sudden or severe abdominal pain
A new painful or firm abdominal lump
Persistent vomiting or significant abdominal symptoms
Fever or feeling significantly unwell
Worsening pain around a surgical wound
Symptoms that are rapidly worsening or unexplained
This information is for general awareness and does not replace assessment or advice from your doctor or qualified healthcare professional.
FAQs

Diastasis recti, answered.

What is diastasis recti? +
Diastasis recti is a separation and change in the connective tissue between the two sides of the rectus abdominis muscles. It commonly occurs during pregnancy as the abdominal wall adapts to the growing uterus.
Can physiotherapy help with diastasis recti? +
Physiotherapy can assess abdominal function and provide individualized exercise and movement strategies aimed at improving abdominal control, strength and functional capacity.
Does diastasis recti always cause pain? +
No. Some people have no pain or significant functional limitations. Others may experience weakness, difficulty with certain movements or associated back and pelvic symptoms.
Can I exercise with diastasis recti? +
Many people can exercise with diastasis recti. The appropriate exercises and progression depend on your current ability, symptoms and movement control.
Is a larger abdominal gap always worse? +
Not necessarily. The measurement of the gap is only one part of an assessment. Abdominal tension, strength, control, symptoms and function are also important.
Can diastasis recti improve after pregnancy? +
Abdominal tissues can change during the postpartum period, and rehabilitation may help improve abdominal function and strength. Recovery varies between individuals.
Can I get diastasis recti physiotherapy at home? +
Yes. A home physiotherapy assessment can be useful for evaluating movement and helping you integrate rehabilitation exercises into your everyday routine.
₹1000 / session

Standard home physiotherapy session — includes assessment and personalized care.

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Build strength from the inside out.

Book a home assessment for diastasis recti and begin a personalized physiotherapy programme for better core function.