{"id":2717,"date":"2018-07-08T22:33:35","date_gmt":"2018-07-08T21:33:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pilateswithpriya.co.uk\/?p=2717"},"modified":"2025-07-30T19:36:33","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T18:36:33","slug":"why-fixing-diastasis-recti-is-not-all-about-movement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pilateswithpriya.co.uk\/?p=2717","title":{"rendered":"Why fixing diastasis recti is not all about movement."},"content":{"rendered":"
So often I hear the phrase movement heals. Whilst I agree with that there is also a point where movement is not the first point of call. There are so many programs out there now and so much advice on what to do if you have a pelvic floor concern or abdominal separation. The over flow of information is confusing and can just add to the noise in peoples head. How do you know who to listen to? How do you know which advice is correct? As someone who has spent a number of years doing advanced study in this area I\u2019d like to share my top tips. I certainly know that a new mum I did not get it right first or second time around… but third time lucky.<\/div>\n
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If you can you always want to get somebody who can put their hands on you and give you a thorough assessment. That might not mean that they do an internal assessment but you do you want somebody who can physically I do your body, what you move, and placed their hands on you whilst you breathe and use their hands to correct you and to release you. Now that might not always be possible, and I\u2019m not knocking The online program set out there. However I do think if you can get a one-to-one hands on assessment with the women\u2019s have physio or a very experienced fixed price that you want to do that before moving on to any other form of program.<\/div>\n
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When looking at a program always look at how rounded it is. If it just focuses on the movement then I would say it\u2019s not a full program. There is so much work to be done before you get to the movement, for example:<\/div>\n
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I want to woman to be able to breathe properly In a full 360\u00b0 breath. <\/span><\/div>\n
I want them to be able to connect the pelvic floor, lower abdominals and feel their back expand as they breathe.<\/span><\/div>\n
In order to correct your posture work is going to need to be done. <\/span><\/div>\n
This is going to involve some release moves, possibly some soft tissue work.<\/span><\/div>\n
It needs to be a daily approach. What you do in a class needs to spill out into your daily life. <\/span><\/div>\n
It\u2019s also really important to focus on you. Self-care cannot be underestimated. Finding ways to make yourself out of that highly stressed fight\/flight state into the calm zen like parasympathetic nervous system is absolutely 100% important. This could involve meditation, mindfulness, breathing exercises, along path, or otherwise of chilling out. However you do it it\u2019s important. If you are living in stress and tension you\u2019re not going to be able to heal your body.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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It\u2019s only when all of this has been accomplished movement can be layered on top. That\u2019s why I love doing what I do. I get to work with people either 1-1 or in \u00a0class and bring them back to that chilled out relaxed state.<\/div>\n
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If you want to get involved and get some help that focuses not just on the issues in your body but also on healing all of you, then get in touch.<\/div>\n
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What is best for you?<\/strong> Hard to say as I work on a person by person basis, we are all different.<\/div>\n
If you have a significant diatasis recti or significant pelvic floor issues you are likely to need some 1-1 sessions<\/a>.<\/div>\n
If you have some concerns with leaking, a small separation or feel like your whole system needs a tune up then our Holistic Core Restore EVERYWOMAN 6 week course is for you.<\/div>\n
If you want ongoing classes then our pilates classes are the best bet.<\/div>\n
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