Are You Concerned About Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA)?
What is DRA?
- The outer left and right abdominal muscles separate
- The deepest muscles may be weak and unable to support your core
- Very common in the third trimester of pregnancy
Why is it important to address?
Weakness can lead to
- Upper and low back pain while sitting, standing and walking
- Pelvic floor pain, weakness and hypertonic muscles
- Bladder leaking
- Staining for bowel movements & hemorrhoids
What's included in care and recovery?
- Assessment of the width, depth and borders of DRA in three locations
- Abdominal massage to release tight muscles and fascia
- If present, assess C-section scar restrictions
- Start exercise program that is best for you
- Learn how to connect to your abdominals for daily activities
- Learn postural alignment and how to easily engage abdominals