Treatment of Diastasis Recti in the Postpartum: Core Dysfunction Series Part 3
Continuing our core dysfunction series with Diastasis recti. In Part 1 of this series, we defined Diastasis recti as the separation of the two halves of the rectus abdominus (six pack muscles) and noted that nearly 100% of pregnant women will have Diastasis. It is a normal part of pregnancy, as our abdominal cavity needs […]
Diastasis Recti in Pregnancy and the Postpartum: Core Dysfunction Series Part 2
Continuing our core dysfunction series with diastasis recti. In Part I of this series we defined diastasis recti as the separation of the two halves of the rectus abdominus (six-pack muscles) and noted that nearly 100% of pregnant women will develop diastasis. It is a normal part of pregnancy, as our abdominal cavity needs to […]
Diastasis: Postpartum Core Dysfunction Series Part 1
In the postpartum, there are a number of core dysfunctions (including Diastasis) that can result in decreased function, increased pain and frustration. In the next several posts, we will be discussing common core dysfunction (pelvic floor included) and strategies that may alleviate some of these issues through movement. As a note, these blog posts are […]
2 Ways of Approaching Fitness During Pregnancy and the Postpartum
Approaching Fitness during pregnancy and the postpartum starts with our mindset, and sometimes adjusting our mindset towards the phase of life we are in can be the most difficult aspect of prenatal and postpartum fitness. In future posts, we will break down how to physically approach fitness, but we need to break down the mindset […]