Re: Diastasis was OT: Reducing Appearance of Stretch Marks

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> Has anyone tried the exercise routine that she offers? I'm looking for

> something to replace pilates as it seems that it may be aggravating my

> diastasis.

Kayla,

Don't know if this is at all helpful to you, but I asked my

friend/pilates instructor about your situation and here is her reply:

" I forgot to talk to you this morning simply put diastasis is when the

area of the rectus abdominal is torn typically due to excessive strain

to this area (i.e. C-section is a cause) It is very important that

when someone has recently had a child or c-seciton (sometimes up to 2

years) that the rectus abdominal is very carefully monitored that it

is not strained during activity whether pilates or just every day

activity. Also one must be careful not to overstrain obliques as well

since they attach via fascia and can also cause strain to the area...

[she]...should make sure to be strengthening her mutlifidus, pelvic

floor and transversus abdominal and currently avoid rectus abdominal

and oblique strengthening until the area is completely healed! hope

this helps "

from the above, it appears you will need to be very careful and

conscientious no matter what type of excercise you pursue. I hope you

heal rapidly and completely.

B.