Diastasis Recti anyone?

[alayne926]

Went to my pcp today and she said that I have this. She was wanting to refer me to a general surgeon to repair, but since we're not 100% sure we're done, I asked for PT to see if that will help repair first.

Link in case you don't know what it is like me before I googled.
www.m.webmd.com/baby/guide/abdominal-separation-diastasis-recti

[junch817]

Yes, I have DR. I have never been diagnosed, but I very much have it. That's actually pretty rare that your PCP diagnosed it. It is very much overlooked by many professionals and generally not understood well either. I am a member of a FB group and have learned SO MUCH more about it through that group. It is quite amazing. I was just talking about this with my family tonight as I was complaining about my back hurting and being even worse because of my DR and physically showed them exactly what I was talking about. I have a 5 finger gap. The FB group I am a part of is called "Diastasis Recti Support Group". I highly recommend. Those women know SO MUCH!!

[alayne926]

Thank you, I will look up that page. junch817!

My OB (well, really her nurse)said that since nothing was marked in my chart from my last visit, they wouldn't do an order for pt by fax so to go to my pcp. She said that she's seeing more and more ladies in with concerns after pregnancy. I don't know how much of a gap I have.

I got an appointment with a women's health therapist on 4/19. Looking forward to meeting with her!

[junch817]

Mar 25, 2016 21:45:14 GMT -5 alayne926 said:

Thank you, I will look up that page. junch817!

My OB (well, really her nurse)said that since nothing was marked in my chart from my last visit, they wouldn't do an order for pt by fax so to go to my pcp. She said that she's seeing more and more ladies in with concerns after pregnancy. I don't know how much of a gap I have.

I got an appointment with a women's health therapist on 4/19. Looking forward to meeting with her!

From what I've read, seeing a women's health therapist is one of the best things you can do. I should really go see one. Right after I had N, I thought about it but was going through PPD so the thought of fitting that into my schedule with a baby stressed me out big time. Now that he is older and into more of a routine, I definitely need to look into it again. Hope we both get some help soon!!

[blueskiessmiling]

Mar 25, 2016 19:13:15 GMT -5 alayne926 said:

Went to my pcp today and she said that I have this. She was wanting to refer me to a general surgeon to repair, but since we're not 100% sure we're done, I asked for PT to see if that will help repair first.

Link in case you don't know what it is like me before I googled.
www.m.webmd.com/baby/guide/abdominal-separation-diastasis-recti

I work in Peds, but I did do a women's health rotation in PT school. Almost every woman experiences some degree of diastisis recti in pregnancy. It's just a matter of how much those muscles come back together after having the baby. I can still feel a gap there, as can most women who have had a baby, most likely. It really only needs "treatment " if it is affecting you in some way (such as causing back pain, etc...). I am so glad to hear you're trying PT! I really believe they'll be able to resolve this for you without needing surgery. Good luck at your appointment!