All about Diastasis Recti

1. Rectus Diastasis = the separation of abdominal muscles in the midline wider than 2 cm /1 inch 2. It most often develops throughout pregnancy, so the most affected group of population is the women after giving birth. 3. BUT it does not only develop due to pregnancy, so it does not only affect the women after giving birth. 4. Incorrect training, wrongly executed abdominal exercises can lead to Rectus Diastasis for anyone. 5. Once evolved it needs constant attention. You closed it in vain if you don't care about it anymore or if you continue to train with the wrong technique. It will reappear. 6. Regular lower back pain, weak pelvic floor muscles and big tummy can all accompany Rectus Diastasis. 7. In most cases the separation can be closed to less than 1 cm (half an inch) in 1-2 weeks with a few minutes of exercises - targeting this problem. 8. It is important to be aware of your condition thr...

1. Sit-ups and crunches Sit-ups and crunches are very common, but unfortunately very harmful exercises after giving birth especially with abdominal separation (Diastasis recti/Rectus diastasis). These exercises are not good for your pelvic floor and spine, even if your abdominals are healthy.  2. Wide/deep squats Doing wide and / or deep squats (wider than hips, deeper than horizontal) are never good for your pelvic floor, but in a postpartum stage it can cause irreversible injuries and can have a life-long effect on the overloaded/injured pelvis. The pubis is also sensitive and vulnerable, so we need to be very careful. Please, do not hold weight (even your baby) during wide squats!  3. High intensity exercises High intensity workout is a very good and effective way of keeping your body toned and healthy – after having your abs and pelvis regenerated and healed. But not until that point. Why?  During the postpartum period (and bre...

The RTM - Rectus Training Method focuses on the treatment of Diastasis Recti . Our goal is to regenerate the abdominals, and to teach you how to live with this problem, how to do sports with this problem, and how not to harm yourself during your activities.  The founders of this method are M.D. Tímea Kerekes gynecologist and Renáta Tőkés Pre- and Postnatal Fitness Specialist, Country Leader of the Kangatraining in Hungary. We deal with postnatal problems, and our follow-up activities with the trainees are one of our top priorities.  The method is recommended for:  postpartum women  people who have just started to do exercises  pregnant women  women who gave birth years ago and  men with abdominal separation  To sum up: continuous follow-up and support  baby / child friendly trainings  special attention during postpartum  graduation  Kinesio Taping  strengthening of the pelvic floor mus...