What should you know about diastasis recti behandeling?

Diastasis recti is separation along the midline connective tissue of the abdominal wall. The distance is only part of the picture: tissue tension, abdominal control, breathing, pain, and how symptoms affect activity also matter. A clinician may check the wall while you breathe, cough, and change position, while also considering a possible hernia.

A physiotherapist can teach gradual exercises for deep abdominal and pelvic support, breathing, posture, and functional tasks. Start with controlled movements and progress according to symptoms rather than forcing a visible gap closed. Roll to your side before getting out of bed, avoid breath-holding during effort, and use an easier load while you rebuild control. Postnatal physiotherapy is one option when the separation followed pregnancy or birth.

Book a review if pain, a pronounced bulge, pelvic-floor symptoms, or difficulty lifting and exercising persists. Seek urgent care for severe sudden pain, vomiting, faintness, or a hard tender bulge that does not settle, because these features can indicate a problem needing prompt assessment.

How will you assess my abdominal wall? Which movements should I modify now? What progression shows that exercises are helping? Could a hernia or another condition explain this bulge? When should I return for reassessment?