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Hi, the pillow under your head and upper shoulders is for comfort, but also to help settle the back of the ribs down to the floor for good alignment as you do the exercises. It'll work without, but you might prefer it with - try both ways and see what works for you!
Thanks for posting this information. I just wonder if you can reduce the shelf even after 11 years. My belly is really bulging after two c sections and I feel so ashamed because of it. I was never told how to heal and how to treat the scar (it's huge because c 1 was an emergency) and it caused me a lot of pain for the first 4 years. So I think it's a mental problem as well... I will try to massage the scar - even though the thought of touching it makes me sick... Hope it helps. Thanks.
Hi, sorry we missed this question! There's always something you can do to make a difference, and the psychological as well as physical elements that you mention are so important in reconnecting and healing. But factors like skin elasticity, scar tissue that's been there a long time, genetics, nutrition, and body fat will all play a part, so be kind to yourself and try to focus on healing and improvement in function, strength and acceptance. Good luck and I hope you try the MUTU programme for ongoing healing xx
Hi, MUTU System has incredible results for diastasis - check out the resources here and you can sign up for the 10-day free trial to try it out! mutusystem.com/en-us/diastasis-recti/
That's really normal to see it more when in a prone position like a plank, it's gravity taking over! The key is whether you feel stable and strong in your core when you plank or work out in this position. If you do, then you're all good - we call this a 'functional diastasis' - there's a gap there, but everything works and is strong. But if you feel like you're 'falling out' at the front, or you feel wobbly or unstable, or you feel it in your back - then some diastasis-safe core healing would help. There's an article here that explains more hope it helps :-) mutusystem.com/en-us/diastasis-recti/you-can-have-a-flat-tummy-and-a-small-diastasis-recti-i-have/
You’re making, delivering and then caring for a new human being! Our society is crazy. It’s a whole new world-your life after birthing. Well done to all the mamas out there.
You're absolutely right. Society needs to stop putting pressure on women to "bounce back" after having a child. Every woman's journey is different and we should celebrate the incredible transformation that motherhood brings.
The bands help create some resistance so ideally yes! You can get them on amazon for not much but we also sell them in our MUTU starter kit here - checkout-us.mutusystem.com/checkouts/kitbag-2/
MUTU are specialists, not generalists - diastasis, pelvic floor, core, back pain... MUTU's got you. You do MUTU... so you can do any activity you choose!
It's really normal for rectocele and other types of prolapse symptoms to vary in how much they bother you. Your monthly cycle may impact this, as will the kind of activities you're doing. If you've spent a lot of time on your feet, standing or walking, if you've been exercising, lifting anything heavy, pushing or pulling, exerting yourself, if you're coughing or straining, sexual activity... even if you're tired or low energy... there are many factors that might affect how much the symptoms are interfering with your life. A pelvic physical therapist or physiotherapist can help you understand the severity of your own condition and should test and check you in upright and exertion positions, not just lying on your back. Be sure to describe all your symptoms and how they vary at your consult. Meanwhile, these tips and MUTU will help alleviate your symptoms.
Hi Penney, No, a mild to moderate diastasis recti should not cause pain. Please consult with a medical doctor / specialist women's health physio or physical therapist - we are unable to diagnose pain without seeing you personally. I'm also not sure if you mean 'should doing the test hurt?' in which case, definitely no! Please treat yourself gently and get checked out if something is hurting.
Same here but I have it go all the way up to my diaphragm causing chronic GERD. Went to physical therapy but I don't think the therapist explained things to me well enough.
