Diastasis recti is a separation of the rectus abdominis muscles along the midline of the abdomen, where the connective tissue (linea alba) stretches and weakens.
Diastasis recti typically occurs during pregnancy as the uterus expands, but it can also develop due to weight fluctuations, intense core exercises, or improper lifting techniques.
While many women experience some degree of abdominal separation during pregnancy, for some, the muscles do not naturally return to their original position postpartum, leading to core instability, lower back pain, poor posture, and even incontinence.
If your belly looks pregnant months after delivery, you might have diastasis recti.
Diastasis recti primarily affects postpartum women but can also occur in men and non-pregnant individuals. Common causes and risk factors include:
In mild cases, diastasis recti therapy might only require gentle core engagement and proper posture. However, more severe cases require targeted intervention through physiotherapy, core rehabilitation, or advanced treatments like EMBody therapy, which strengthens the abdominal muscles effectively without surgery.
A simple self-assessment can help determine whether you have diastasis recti:
If you’re unsure, our team will gladly help you with a professional assessment, where we can provide an accurate diagnosis and personalised treatment plan.
Diastasis recti therapy involves a combination of physiotherapy, core rehabilitation exercises, and advanced treatments like EMBody.
It is possible to heal your diastasis recti with proper rehabilitation. At Prologue, we offer holistic care that empowers you to regain control of your daily wellness.
We help treat diastasis recti by:
EMBody treatment:
A noninvasive therapy that uses HIFEM (High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic) technology to stimulate deep muscle contractions, helping to tone and strengthen the core.
Lifestyle modifications:
Breathing techniques, creating postural awareness and avoiding activities that strain the abdomen
Physical therapy:
Crafting a tailored program that engages your core and that will strengthen your natural alignment
Exercise Training:
Our doctors will offer you guidance on how to engage your abdominal and pelvic floor muscles correctly and in the appropriate positions while addressing any muscle imbalances
Designed to improve muscle tone, improve body contour, and rehabilitate injuries, EMBody also helps support postpartum recovery by addressing conditions like diastasis recti.
This versatile therapy empowers women to rebuild strength without the need for surgery. EMBody treatment is quick, comfortable, and clinically proven to deliver noticeable improvements in just a few sessions.
At Prologue, we believe that when women thrive, so do their families. Our holistic approach to postpartum recovery ensures that every woman feels understood and supported on her journey towards recovery.
Whether you need an assessment, tailored exercises, or advanced EMBody therapy, our team is here to help. Book an appointment today and take the first step toward restoring your strength and confidence.
Practising proper core engagement during pregnancy and postpartum exercises can help reduce the risk.
No, it can cause core weakness, lower back pain, poor posture, and incontinence.
Recovery varies, but improvement can be seen within weeks to months following diastasis recti treatment.
Yes, noninvasive treatments like EMBody diastasi recti therapy are proven and effective alternatives.
Dos:
Don’ts:
Yes, it does. Many women see significant improvements in bladder control when their core strength is restored.
A minimum of four sessions, spaced 2-3 days apart, is recommended.
No, it feels like an intense workout while you relax.
Yes, though it is more common in postpartum women, men can develop it from weight gain or improper exercise.
While diastasis recti can heal independently, your risk for diastasis recti recurrence increases with subsequent pregnancies. This happens as your linea alba is continuously stretched, resulting in a loss of elasticity—the linea alba might not regain its original form after being stretched multiple times.
If diastasis recti affects your daily function or causes pain, visit us.
In general, you may begin treatment 8 weeks after a vaginal birth, and 12 weeks after a C-section to allow sufficient healing.
Ferinn Wong
After a few sessions, my DR gap improved and i also noticed less bloating. I can fit into my clothes better too.
Amanda Lim
Jodie has been such a great help in my health journey! She really took the time to help me understand my body and gave super practical tips that actually fit into my daily routine. I learned so much about portion control, and I love how she explained how nutrition and exercise can be adjusted around the menstrual cycle — it made everything click for me. She’s knowledgeable, approachable, and easy to talk to. I feel a lot more confident now about making choices that work for me. Highly recommend her!
Amanda Lim
Prologue Wellness takes a truly holistic approach to weight management and well-being. Instead of quick fixes, they focus on educating clients about proper nutrition, helping us build sustainable habits that improve both health and quality of life.
I also love their Clinical Core & Flow programme, which combines physiotherapy, Pilates, and yoga. It creates a supportive environment for women of all fitness levels.
On top of that, they offer innovative non-invasive treatments like Exion Body, Vanquish Me, and EmBody. These complement their holistic programmes perfectly by supporting body contouring, fat reduction, and muscle strengthening in a safe, effective way.
The team, especially Jodie, Shonia and Serene, are professional, caring, and genuinely invested in their clients’ well-being. Highly recommended if you’re looking for a place that integrates science, movement, and holistic care.
Samantha Lim
The staff’s warmth, support, and use of technology have helped me improve my postpartum core muscles and pelvic floor health
Jean Toh
The struggles of postpartum recovery are real, and I’m so thankful to have found Prologue, a women’s wellness centre that truly understands and supports mothers like me.
Like many postpartum mums, I’ve been dealing with diastasis recti, a bulging tummy that makes me look pregnant, urinary incontinence that limits my activity with my kids, and difficulty losing pregnancy weight due to stress eating and late nights.
Since starting my personalised treatment plan here, I’ve seen real improvements. Weekly sessions with my nutritionist, Jodie, have helped me eat in a balanced and sustainable way. Physiotherapy sessions with Chloe and Jodie have strengthened my core and pelvic floor, while the Emsella chair has improved my incontinence. Embody treatments are helping with my DR, shockwave therapy is reducing bloating and stretch marks, and Exion Body treatments are tightening loose skin.
I’m truly grateful for the professional, encouraging, and caring team at Prologue who have supported me every step of the way. Highly recommended to any postpartum mother looking to recover, rebuild, and regain confidence.
Fleur Bloom
Thank you Prologue, especially Shonia, Serene and Jodie who never cease to bring their bright smiles to every session. Seeing progress so far and looking forward to more!
Eunice Ee
I had a a great experience at Prologue Wellness. The staff was friendly, professional, and efficient from the moment I walked in. The facility was clean and well-organized, and consultant and doctor took the time to explain everything clearly.Highly recommend!
Valerie Boh
Would highly highly recommend this place to postpartum ladies. Other than the many machine services to help with various issues such as DR, weak pelvic floor muscles and loose skin, they also have trained nutritionist and physiotherapist to help provide a holistic recovery experience! Truly glad that Proloque team has helped to resolved my DR and I have seen improvements in my core and pelvic floor muscles! Lastly, the space here is nicely done up and the team of ladies here are very friendly and professional.
