Sesi Tanya Pakar bersama Cik Koon Yi JIng, Pakar Fisioterapi Kesihatan Wanita daripada Beyond Physio

Hi Sarah, A belly contraction test done with head lift is the most commonly used test for diastasis recti (belly separation). A separation less than 2 fingers width is considered normal. If you have a separation larger then 2 fingers width, you are advised to visit a women health physiotherapist to guide you on exercises to correctly recruit the core muscles. Do not do crunch or sit ups for this issue. Plank need to be done with caution (make sure there is no 'doming' in the belly while performing exercises). Diastasis recti can sometime be the cause of low back pain, incontinence and other pelvic floor related problems. Please refer to this video regarding testing for diastasis recti and a few basic exercises to try out. https://youtu.be/76si3e7y3Sw However a visit to a women health physiotherapist is highly recommended as most moms tend to perform the exercises wrongly without professional guidance.