Diastasis Recti (Part 2)

Diastasis Recti (Part 2)

Last month, we introduced Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA), the separation of the abdominal muscles which commonly occurs during pregnancy or postpartum.   So you have a gap, don’t panic! There is a whole lot of fear and misunderstanding surrounding the topic DRA. Remember, some separation is normal and extremely common. Pregnancy hormones create laxity in the…

Stuck To Your Chair?

Stuck To Your Chair?

Feeling stuck to your desk working on the computer and doing Zoom meetings? Sitting for prolonged periods can be very harmful to your body, particularly your muscles. Individuals can have increased low back and buttock discomfort with prolonged sitting. People have also complained of increased lower limb discomfort and swelling. According to a study by…

Pre-Surgical / Non-Surgical Options for Gender Affirmation

Pre-Surgical / Non-Surgical Options for Gender Affirmation

A few blog posts ago, we spoke about the different types of gender affirming surgeries and how physical therapy can help. This blog post is going to go over the different types of techniques that can be performed either pre-surgically or if one does not want to have surgery at all. Tucking A technique transwomen…

Diastasis Recti (Part 1)

Diastasis Recti (Part 1)

July was International Diastasis Recti Awareness Month. Diastasis recti abdominis is an extremely common condition for women who are pregnant or postpartum and may even be considered normal for some. A knowledgeable approach to managing this prevalent condition can alleviate fear and improve function.  What is Diastasis Recti?  Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) refers to the…