Fix Diastasis Recti: Closing the Gap
What is Diastasis Recti?
Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA)
is the separation of the connective tissue between the main abdominal muscles. This condition occurs between 50% and 60% of the time in pregnancies during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters. (Boissonnault, 1988) It is also common in women who have had multiples or multiple pregnancies. It can also occur in men and women who have never been pregnant from improper weightlifting and other exercises. DRA can cause health problems like low back pain and pelvic floor dysfunction. (Spitznagle, 2007) sometimes, DRA closes on its own. Often times the diastasis remains open, and it silently causes trouble in your kinetic chain. DRA can be managed and corrected with a variety of different therapies including: Exercise, Kinesiology Taping, Physical Therapy, and Massage.Beautifully Connected offers a treatment that will heal diastasis more quickly than any other therapy alone:
Exercise heals you from the inside out. It helps rebuild the muscles that have become unstable during pregnancy. Some exercises that help stabilize and strengthen the core include squats, reverse crunches, and bent knee fall-outs. However, some exercises are harmful for this condition. Find a pregnancy and postpartum exercise trainer to help you heal DRA and maintain core strength during and after pregnancy. Kinesiology Tape helps support the abdominal muscles to activate correctly. Results in posture and pain are often immediate. K-tape may be a longer term solution for pain associated with severe DRA. Additionally, a physical therapist may be able to help teach you movements and exercises that will support and heal your diastasis.
How is Beautifully Connected Closing the Gap?
We offer both kinesiology taping and manual therapy for mothers experiencing Diastasis Recti. We have an advanced knowledge of Neuromuscular Therapy and work with nerves, connective tissue and muscles to help your body preform optimally. We have helped over 300 women, and counting. (Since 2017)
What Our Clients Are Saying:
“I saw Brittany about a year postpartum for a persistent mild diastasis recti. She closed it right up and gave me exercises to keep it that way. Now I’m pregnant with my second baby and it hasn’t opened back up yet! I’ve also had her fix various aches and pains in my wrist and jaw and the difference is immediate and drastic! If you suffer with chronic or even periodic pain, she’s a miracle worker.””
Aerin L. Oklahoma City, OK
“Wow! I had the diastasis recti assessment and therapy in home. She was very knowledgeable and gave me exercises to try. Within minutes of the body work, my abdominal area was already sore. I highly recommend!””
Janet, A. Oklahoma City, OK
Other Wellness Professionals That Serve Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Breastfeeding Advocates okbreastfeeding.org
Cherish Me Photo cherishmephoto.com
Tavia Redburn Photography
Visit Website!
La Leche League Edmond
Visit Website!
Local Resources for Oklahoma City Wellness
Acupuncturist
Healing Roots
Lydia Sharp
2812 NW 57th St #103
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
(918) 688-2630
healingrootsokc.com
Gluten Free Treats!
Green Goodies
5840 N Classen Blvd #5, Oklahoma City, OK 73118
(405) 842-2288
Visit Website!
Chiropractic
Revolution Chiropractic
12211 N MacArthur Blvd
Oklahoma City, OK 73162
(405) 721-4800
chiropracticokc.com
Yoga Studio
Yoga Bliss
300 W 33rd St,
Edmond, OK 73013
(405) 216-5133
yogabliss.com
Chiropractic
Philip R. Martinez, DC
2507 SW 59th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73159
(405) 686-1309
martinezchiropracticok.com
Natural Baby Boutique
Green Bambino
5120 N. Shartel Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
(405) 848-2330
green-bambino.com
Children’s Hospital
The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center
1200 Children’s Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
(405) 271-4700
Visit Website!
Well Woman Care
OU Physicians Womens Health
Obstetrics & Gynecology
825 NE 10th St #3C
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
(405) 271-5239
Visit Website!
Helpful Links About Oklahoma city, OK
- City of OKC: okc.gov
- Oklahoma City Wikipedia: wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma_City
- OKC Tourism: visitokc.com
- Oklahoma City, OK Trip Advisor: tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g51560-Oklahoma_City_Oklahoma-Vacations.html
- Oklahoma City Craigslist: oklahomacity.craigslist.org
Beautifully Connected proudly offering Oklahoma City infrared therapy, salt therapy, and halo therapy.
Phone: 262-753-6852
ABOUT T
HE AUTHOR:
Brittany Chavez is the owner of Beautifully Connected. She is a passionate and business minded woman on a journey to support pregnant women and their families. She has the knowledge and determination to make sure all of your wellness needs are met. She has worked as a massage therapist and pregnancy consultant, and has helped over 500 clients in the Oklahoma City Metro Area. She volunteers with the Oklahoma Birth Trauma Support Group for mothers and families who have experienced birth trauma and pregnancy loss. She lives in Oklahoma City with her husband and four children.
Support us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER SO YOU NEVER MISS AN ARTICLE!