The importance of Pilates for Diastasis Recti
Pilates is a low-impact form of exercise that can be beneficial for people with diastasis recti, a condition in which the abdominal muscles separate. Pilates can help to strengthen the core muscles and improve posture, both of which can help to alleviate some of the symptoms associated with diastasis recti. Pilates engages the core stabilizing muscles, which is important for healing diastasis recti.
However, it is important to avoid certain movements that can exacerbate the condition until your ab separation has closed to a healthy distance, such as lifting both shoulders off the ground from a supine position, or any exercise that causes the abdomen to bulge forward.
Before starting any exercise program postpartum we recommend: performing the diastasis recti test to check your ab separation status, and working with a fitness professional or physical therapist who has experience with diastasis recti to create a treatment plan that is both safe and effective. It is important to practice your diastasis recti-safe exercise plan with regularity until your ab separation has closed back to an optimal distance. Click below to sign for your free diastasis recti test and bodyMethodology support and guidance.