Diastasis Recti Surgery – RYC. Unfortunately, not everyone will experience healing and make a recovery through rehab and exercise. There may come a time when you will need to consider diastasis recti surgery. DR surgery is not one to take lightly. Here I will address the options to consider if you have a diastasis recti and what the surgical process can be like. Diastasis Recti & Concerns Diastasis recti is not a tearing injury per se, but rather a thinning of the connective tissue that the rectus abdominis (6-pack) muscles attach to, leading to the separation of the muscles. The concerns regarding a diastasis recti vary depending on the severity of the separation.
However, if you do have a gap of 2.5 cm or greater, you shouldn’t be frightened. Try Exercise and Rehab First After being diagnosed with a diastasis recti, the next step (whether you have surgery or not) is to begin a core rehab and strength training program. Exercise and core building therapy is an important step to take during your healing process.