Podcasts about recti

Can non-pregnant individuals have Diastasis Recti? Anthony Lo takes a deep dive into all things core, diastasis recti, and pelvic floor. By describing the medical definition for diastasis recti, he highlights how it can affect anyone but is most commonly presented amongst those who are pregnant. He deciphers the degree to which diastasis recti is “normal,” myths surrounding core, movement and how it relates to diastasis recti, as well as what rehabilitation may include. Finally, he briefly delves into function over appearance and what it means to load the body for adaptation. Let's dive in! DISCOUNT: Pelvic Floor Foundations Course It's early bird pricing this week only (ends 07/11). For being a part of our podcast family, use code 'OPTIMAL' to get an extra discount, on top of the discounted price, at checkout. It's a 15-day educational course that will take you 8-15 minutes a day, educating you on what the pelvic floor is and how to use the pelvic floor functionality throughout life. You'll receive access to educational resources, a workbook, an automated calendar, daily accountability, support, and a private call with a specialized pelvic floor physical therapist. And, you automatically get entered into a prize draw when you sign up! BONUS: lifetime access to this course. Join us! LMNT Discount Code: Fuel every system within the body and the brain with ⁠⁠⁠⁠LMNT⁠⁠⁠⁠! Keep yourself hydrated on a cellular level by replenishing the sodium, potassium, and magnesium that our body needs for basic cellular processes like nerve signaling, smooth muscle contractions, unnecessary fatigue, aches and pain, brain fog, and recovery! Get a free gift with every purchase and try some new flavors as you stay hydrated! ⁠Get Your Free Gift!⁠   What You Will Learn In This Interview with Anthony Lo 04:13 - What is diastases recti? 07:00 - Do all pregnant women experience diastasis recti? 08:34 - Who else is affected by diastasis? 11:20 - Do you need to exercise the core during pregnancy? 14:30 - Myths around diastases recti 20:00 - Reality between training for aesthetics 21:55 - Is all exercise safe for diastasis Recti? 27:57 - What does it mean to “close the gap”? 32:05 - What is the best way to approach core training? 39:15 - Five finger gap: aesthetic vs function 42:20 - Stressing the body to find adaption: “Find the difference by doing something different” 45:00 - Learn more with Anthony Lo To learn more about Anthony Lo and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ht⁠tps://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode315⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven't done so already, please take a minute to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and leave a quick rating and review of the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tobpodcast/message

We interviewed Julie Tupler, registered nurse, personal trainer, and birthing specialist. We take a deep dive into what a diastesis recti is, it's relationship with sciatica pain, and some action steps to help! Julie Tupler can be contacted via her website: https://diastasisrehab.com/ and take her free assessment today!Email: info@ifixyoursciatica.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ifixyoursciaticaInstagram Handle: ifixyoursciatica Website: ifixyoursciatica.comBooking Link: https://msgsndr.com/widget/appointment/ifixyoursciatica/strategy-callLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifixyoursciatica-com/

I denne episoden snakker vi med kvinnen som alle har lyst til å diskutere diastase med: Sandra Bjordal Gluppe. Sandra er utdannet fysioterapeut og driver nå flere studier på diastase på Norges Idrettshøgskole. Vi snakker med Sandra om hva diastase recti er, hvorfor noen opplever det, hvilke konsekvenser det kan ha, hvilke behandlinger som finnes og hva man eventuelt kan gjøre selv. God lytt!

¿Te suena la palabra diástasis? La usamos para definir la separación de los rectos del abdomen. Notar el abdomen abultado o ver qué "algo" sale del abdomen cuando haces una flexión de tronco son algunos síntomas. No es solamente un problema estético porque una distancia excesiva entre los rectos abdominales te puede acarrear problemas a nivel de espalda o de suelo pélvico. Hoy, en la nueva reunión de El Club de las Vaginas, ¿Qué es la diástasis? ¿Cómo se produce? ¿Tiene solución? ¡Te lo contamos todo!

Welcome back to our weekend Cabral HouseCall shows! This is where we answer our community's wellness, weight loss, and anti-aging questions to help people get back on track! Check out today's questions:  Ryan: I have 2 questions about supplementing chromium for blood glucose regulation. First, are the effects of supplementing chromium acute? Or if I were to stop, would there still be a lingering effect due to increased stores in my body? If acute, how long would that last? One meal? Two? One day? Secondly, would you use a picolinate version, or a GTF version? Or something else? Carolyn: Hello Dr. Cabral. I just wanted to tell you I love your podcast and I just finished reading your book. I am 35 and have PCOS and believe I am a kapha body type. I typically try to fast for 14 hours overnight to help with my insulin resistance. However, I work twice a week and leave my house very early on those days. On my way to work I like to drink my coffee (I do add collagen powder to it). I know this breaks my fast, but I have been reading that consuming caffeine on an empty stomach should be avoided. Can this be impacting my weight loss or causing any other negative impact? Alex: Hello doctor Cabral, I'm really hoping you can help me with the following. My 74 old father won't stop smoking. He's been doing it since he was 18 and trust me, we tried everything you can imagine tp get to stop but of no avail. The only win we had is that got him down to 3 cigarettes a day, but that's all that he is willing to give us. He has high blood pressure and high cholesterol, but other than that no major health issues. I would really like to know if there's anything he can do to reduce the damage that those cigarettes are creating. I love my dad and I want to keep him healthy and alive as long as possible. Are there any supplements, foods, natural therapies or anything else that we can get him to do in order to lessen the damage a little bit. Thank you so much in advance. Your opinion and knowledge mean the world to me. Best, Alex Cynthia: Hi doctor Cabral, How would you treat someone who has GI issues (smelly gas & bloating) caused by dysbiosis? I did a stool test which showed no candida or bacterial overgrowth, but lowered amounts of beneficial, residential flora. Thanks, Cynthia Tracy: Hi Dr Cabral. Thank you so much for your podcasts. They are both inspiring and educational. My question is about diastasis recti. I believe this is why I have a bulge on my stomach that doesn't go away with diet. I am a mother of 2 (the youngest is 3). How would you recommend to heal this issue. Sarah: Hi Dr Cabral! If someone absolutely has to take antibiotics, what do you recommend they do (afterwards or in parallel) so their gut health is not ruined?Thanks so much! Sarah Thank you for tuning into today's Cabral HouseCall and be sure to check back tomorrow where we answer more of our community's questions!  - - - Show Notes & Resources: http://StephenCabral.com/2024 - - - Get Your Question Answered: http://StephenCabral.com/askcabral   - - - Dr. Cabral's New Book, The Rain Barrel Effect https://amzn.to/2H0W7Ge - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: http://CabralSupportGroup.com - - -  Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Complete Minerals & Metals Test (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Sleep & Hormones Test (Run your adrenal & hormone levels) - - - > Complete Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels) - - - > View all Functional Medicine lab tests (View all Functional Medicine lab tests you can do right at home for you and your

In past episodes Dr. Rady Rahban has tried to educate his listeners on Diastasis Recti from A to Z. He has described what it is, how to determine you have it and how to find an expert. Now the question is; can you afford it? In this final episode of his 4-part series, Dr. Rady invites three former patients who suffered with severe Diastasis Recti, to talk about their experiences and how they addressed the financial weight of this surgical procedure. Depending on where you live, the costs of this procedure can vary and that doesn't include if you have to travel out of town to get your procedure. Without a doubt it can be in the thousands. If you have already determined you need and want the surgery, now the question is can you afford it? Join Dr. Rady and his guests as they take us on their journey and what they did to prepare and make this financial burden easier to manage.If you would like more information on Diastasis Recti and this topic you can go to:https://moneyfitmoms.com/diastasis-recti-surgery/ Facebook Group: Educate, Advocate, Collaborate for Diastasis Recti https://www.facebook.com/groups/507568399745566/We would love your feedback... If you enjoyed this episode, or if you find our podcast helpful, tell us why! Leave us a review and make sure you subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. If you have a topic you would like us to discuss in an upcoming episode, please reach out to us on:Instagram:@DrRadyRahbanFacebook:Rady RahbanWebsite:RadyRahban.comExecutive Producers:Maria Alvarez + Mike Morse for YEA Networks / YEA PodcastsAssociate Producer:Sally Chacon

How do you go about finding an expert to treat your Diastasis? In the third part of Dr. Rady Rahban's series he is joined by Rene, a former DR patient and an advocate for women dealing with this condition. Rene had a very severe case of Diastasis and did a long and exhaustive search for the expert that would give her what she was looking for; a doctor who would correct her condition giving her functionality as well as cosmetic appearance. Why was it so complicated for Rene and why did she have to interview 10 doctors before finding the right one in number 11? Listen as Rene shares her journey to find the right expert while Dr. Rahban will give you helpful hints to identify a Diastasis Recti expert to make your journey a little easier. We would love your feedback... If you enjoyed this episode, or if you find our podcast helpful, tell us why! Leave us a review and make sure you subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. If you have a topic you would like us to discuss in an upcoming episode, please reach out to us on:Instagram:@DrRadyRahbanFacebook:Rady RahbanWebsite:RadyRahban.comExecutive Producers:Maria Alvarez + Mike Morse for YEA Networks / YEA PodcastsAssociate Producer:Sally Chacon

Dr. Rady Rahban continues with the topic of Diastasis Recti with the second of this four part-series. In this episode he will help explain how to diagnose if you have this condition and how to determine to what degree you have it. What are the first lines of defense to address the problem? Can Diastasis Recti be corrected on its own? When is it severe enough to get it surgically corrected? Dr. Rahban is joined by 3 guests - a physical therapist, and two patient advocates who themselves had Diastasis Recti surgically corrected - who tell us their first-hand testimony as to what therapy can do, and how it can help. Listen as Dr. Rady and his guests open our eyes to the reality of treating Diastasis Recti. We would love your feedback... If you enjoyed this episode, or if you find our podcast helpful, tell us why! Leave us a review and make sure you subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. If you have a topic you would like us to discuss in an upcoming episode, please reach out to us on:Instagram:@DrRadyRahbanFacebook:Rady RahbanWebsite:RadyRahban.comExecutive Producers:Maria Alvarez + Mike Morse for YEA Networks / YEA PodcastsAssociate Producer:Sally Chacon

Living with Diastasis Recti makes life pretty miserable for many women, and it's more common than you would think. In this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, Dr. Rady Rahban tackles the subject head on with a four-part series addressing everything you wanted to know about Diastasis Recti. In this first episode, Dr. Rahban invites two women who suffered with this affliction to talk about their experience. He also helps dispel some of the myths surrounding this condition and talks about the physical and psychological impacts that it creates in women. We would love your feedback... If you enjoyed this episode, or if you find our podcast helpful, tell us why! Leave us a review and make sure you subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. If you have a topic you would like us to discuss in an upcoming episode, please reach out to us on:Instagram: @DrRadyRahbanFacebook: Rady RahbanWebsite: RadyRahban.comExecutive Producers:Maria Alvarez + Mike Morse for YEA Networks / YEA PodcastsAssociate Producer:Sally Chacon

Happy Monday Loves! Hope you all had a beautiful weekend! Today Ali sits down with Gina Roda to hear all about her journey to becoming a consciousness coach, numerology and so much more. Gina recently gave Ali a powerful reading and we shared part of it with you in a recent episode, https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/art-consciousness-i-am-enough-yes-i-am-w-consciouscness/id1464605227?i=1000507641672 (if you haven't listened, it's SO good and we get to hear a lot about Gina and what she shares personally with Ali about Ali) Today's episode is all about Gina and her journey. Gina empowering others to embrace who they are FULLY! We talk all things numerology and the significance of numbers in our lives, signs and everything you want to know. Gina's wild soul journey and all the hats she's worn and what she's learned and continues too. Gina shares about our higher consciousness and what we can learn about ourselves. Today we get SOUL deep! Check Gina out at: https://www.instagram.com/consciouscoach Call: 424-270-5535 ( CALL or E-mail to book a reading and mention you heard her on Ali's podcast) E-mail: Gina@consciouscoach.co https://www.consciouscoach.co https://www.thewellnessuniverse.com/world-changers/ginaroda https://www.yelp.com/biz/gina-roda-the-art-of-conscious-coaching-los-angeles https://twitter.com/GinaRoda1 AND HERE'S ALI: www.alilevine.com Instagram.com/ALiLevineDesign Twitter.com/AliLevineDesign Linkedin.com/AliLevineDesign Pinterest.com/AliLevineDesign Don't forget to follow our podcast Instagram too!! https://instagram.com/everythingwithalilevine !! We are always updating fun news and clips there from the show! Giveaways too, so follow along there! If you're loving Everything with Ali Levine, please leave us a 5 star review, written out with some love!! Reviews mean SO much to us!! WE love you and appreciate all the love!! DM Ali @Alilevinedesign and say hi and follow! Ali LOVES to connect with her community!! SCREENSHOT this episode if you LOVE it and Tag US so we can Share it too!!

Diastasis recti is a common condition that is often mistaken or confused with a hernia. However, the two conditions are unique and require a variety of different treatments. Diastasis is latin for the separation of two parts. Recti is a latin plural meaning straight. In the medical field, diastasis recti is the separation of the linea alba (the straight line in between your six pack muscles) and the abdominal wall, commonly referred to as the six-pack muscles. The confusion between diastasis recti and a hernia arises from the small to large bulge that may result in the midline due to diastasis recti and since a hernia is due to a “gap” – they are often confused. Please note that the two can often go hand in hand What is Diastasis Recti? A diastasis recti is a separation of the abdominal wall muscles (the rectus abdominis). Most of us know the famous 6-pack muscles by looking at fitness models or bodybuilders as they are the most superficial layer of muscle and easily spottable when body fat is low and muscle tone is high. With a diastasis recti, these muscles separate in the center of the abs, causing a gap between the left and right sides of the muscle. The left and right sides of the muscle attach into a connective tissue that runs from your ribs to your pubic bone and that tissue, the linea alba – stretches and thins and as a result – the 6-pack splits – left from right. In both men and women, this gap can be created in the midline of your belly anywhere from the pubic bone to the base of your ribcage. One obvious way to feel for the gap is during a crunch or sit-up, where one would normally feel tension and closure at the center of the abs, there is a space and a gap and your fingers can sink into your belly easily. What is a Hernia? Your abdomen contains layers upon layers of muscles and strong tissues. These help you move while also supporting and protecting the internal organs. A hernia occurs when the muscular wall becomes compromised and allows the contents inside the abdomen to descend outward. There are many different types of hernias, but the most common two occur in the belly or groin area. Diastasis Recti vs Hernia As you may be aware, distinguishing between a hernia and diastasis recti may be challenging. However, there are distinct characteristics that help differentiate the two. A diastasis recti occurs only at the midline of the abdominal wall. Although it can range in placement and severity from the rib cage down to the pubic bone, it does not vear from the midline of the abdomen. A hernia can occur anywhere in the abdominal wall, groin, or even in the diaphragm. Hernias more often occur at the site of a prior surgery or due to a weakened abdominal wall due to the compromised muscle structures that typically occur after an invasive abdominal surgery. A diastasis may enlarge over time, but not in the same way a hernia does. Diastasis recti may stretch or spread in span due to continued strain and excessive levels of pressure on the midline. However, a hernia may enlarge over time if left untreated which may lead to life-threatening complications – strangulation. Hernias can incarcerate (also known as strangulate) which cuts off the blood supply to that particular section of the intestine. As stated before, this can be a life-threatening situation. This is not a concern with diastasis recti. Hernia vs Diastasis Recti Pregnancy There are several common types of hernias that may be mistaken as diastasis recti. These include umbilical hernia and ventral hernia. In some cases, these types of hernias may be present alongside diastasis recti.

Welcome to another edition of Scrabble Dabble Doo featuring the uncommon 5 letter "Q" and "R" words...hope you are getting ready to burst out of your Shelter-In-Place orders soon and get back to the Scrabble table. I know that might still be a bit of time, making this the perfect time to study. Feedback on this show or others? email me at gopostal24@gmail.com and let me know what you like, what you don't, and because I am such a people pleaser, I will undoubtedly comply. Also, if you had a show topic you would like me to do, also let me know what might be helpful. Here are the uncommon 5's Q & R edition: QUBIT QUOLL QUIPU QAJAQ QIBLA NIQAB QUEAN QUATE QAPIK SQUEQ QURSH QUIRT RABAT RAYAH RAITA, ATRIA, RIATA, TIARA RAMAL, ALARM, MALAR RATAN, ANTRA RUANA RABIC, BARIC RANCE, CANER, CRANE, NACRE RACON, ACORN, NARCO REDIA, AIRED, AIDER, DEAIR, IRADE REDAN, DENAR RANID, DINAR, DRAIN, NADIR RAKEE RAMEE, AMEER RAZEE REGMA, GAMER, MARGE REGNA, ANGER, RANGE ARGUE, AUGER, RUGAE RAPHE RATHE, EARTH, HATER, HEART RAMIE, AIMER RAJES RALES, ARLES, EARLS, LARES, LASER, LEARS SERAL, REALS REMAN, NAMER, RAMEN RAMET, ARMET, MATER, TAMER REWAN RAVEY RHYTA RAKIS, KRAIS RIYAL, LAIRY RAMIN, INARM RIANT, TRAIN RAVIN, INVAR RAWIN RAKUS RAWLY RAMMY RAMUS, ARUMS, MURAS RIBBY RUBBY REBEC RIBES, BIERS, BIRSE, BRIES ROBLE RHOMB RHUMB RUBLI RUBUS RECCE RUCHE RECIT, RECTI, CITER, TRICE RECTO ROTCH, TORCH RUNIC, INCUR REDED, DREED REDDY REDIP, PRIDE, PRIED, RIPED RESID, SIRED, DRIES RIDES RIVED, DRIVE, DIVER RYKED REDLY RYNDS REFEL, FLEER REGIE REGES, GREES, EGERS, SERGE REHEM, RHEME RETEM, METER, METRE, REMET REMEX RENTE, ENTER, TERNE, TREEN RUFFE RIFER, FIRER, FRIER RENIG, REIGN REORG, ROGER RHEUM RILEY RIMER RENIN, INNER, NINER REPIN, PINER RYKES, YERKS ROWEL, LOWER RUMEN ROVEN ROSET, STORE, TORES, TORSE, ROTES ROTTE, OTTER, TORTE, TOTER REPPS, PERPS, PREPS RUFFS RISHI ROSHI RUKHS ROUTH ROWTH, WHORT, THROW, WROTH, WORTH RUTIN RISUS RUMLY ROTLS ROUPY RYOTS, STORY, TROYS, TYROS, STROY

Jesse Truelove is on the podcast today and this is the perfect episode for the prenatal and postpartum mama. She is a wife, mama, a fitness professional since 2014 and the creator of Move With Truelove. She is a Certified Personal Trainer and Womens Fitness Specialist through National Academy of Sports Medicine, Pre & Post Natal Fitness Specialist and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist. She became super focused on pre/postpartum women after feeling like a stranger in her own body after her emergency c-section delivery. Because of her lack of support and information on how to rehab her pelvic floor, and entire core system following my delivery, grew a passion to become that support system and resource for mamas postpartum. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today on the podcast we have Nora Matthew who is an absolute bad ass boss. StrongFirst Level 2, American College of Sports Medicine Personal Trainer, Original Strength Coach, founder of Pregna-Fit and Her Strength Studio and mom of three, Nora knows a thing or two about fitness and athleticism for women. Today we chat about our experiences training after babies despite prolapse, and Nora shares some pretty incredible insights on fitness for women, how her training philosophy is DIFFERENT than most studios for the ladies, the staggering results her clients get from learning to nourish their bodies and what to look for in your own gym and fitness programming. Tune in because you do NOT want to miss out on the information, inspiration and encouragement in this episode. For more from Nora, head to her_strength_studio on Instagram or Pregnancy_Fitness or Her Strength Studio.com.   To sign up for my FREE digital course, Better Than Kegels click here. 

After giving birth to my fourth son, my body fell apart. I was frustrated, exhausted, dealing with postpartum depression, and felt like there was no path to true healing for my condition. Join me as I share my journey toward healing with the specific steps that I took 5-6 finger gap over the course of a year.

Nav Grewal, Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist shares tips about how to treat Diastasis Recti to avoid complications like hernias .  1) Activate your core 2) Kegel practice 3) Avoid crunches 4) Supervised your planks 5) Breath with awareness It will take about 5-6 months to recover and repair the gap. joafitness.com pelvicare.ca

Calling all ladies who are, have been, or will be pregnant! Today we get the inside scoop from Becky Burgess, postpartum and pregnancy specialist and we discuss all things relating to fitness and pregnancy/postpartum. Ever wondered whether to push yourself or rest? Or feeling guilty when you aren’t able to do all that you’d like while pregnant? Becky and I go through those common issues that so many pregnant and postpartum women have - ahem, diastasis recti. Becky offers  tangible advice to guide you along your pregnancy and postpartum journey. Find show notes at bicepsafterbabies.com/63

Gina Harney is resident blogger at Fitnessista and today we're talking about postpartum fitness. She has programs for postpartum moms to resume fitness safely and effectively. We talk about how to get back to exercise postpartum, special considerations, results that should be expected and what types are the best! www.fitnessista.com Sleep Starter Guide --> https://alidamron.lpages.co/sleep-starter-guide/

Join us on Episode 12 with Sunni Almond of Going More Joe. You can find her on Facebook and Instagram at Going More Joe for the classical-curious.  For any comments, questions or additional information about Restoring Cores and what we do, feel free to contact us at restoringcores1@gmail.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. The Restoring Cores Facebook group offers additional information related to movement, Pilates, Diastasis Recti, and many other healing and movement factors. Also, check out the Restoring Cores website for additional information and programs to create your own change!  

Hi friends! I’m so excited for this week’s episode because I’m chatting all about core training with Erica Ziel! I have to say that this is one of my top three favorite episodes. If you haven’t checked out the podcast yet, please give this one a listen! Erica drops so many knowledge bombs and I think it’s an extremely important topic. So much of our everyday movement comes from the core! Our core strength and stability can affect our posture, alignment, pelvic floor function, back function, and SO MUCH MORE. Here are some of the things we chat about:  - The muscles of the core and favorite functional core exercises - What is fascia? - Favorite exercises by trimester - Thoughts on belly binding post-birth - Tips for building fitness levels back safely after birth - Diastasis Recti: how to close the gap and restore function - If you have DR, do you have to modify core exercises forever? Here’s a little bit about Erica if you haven’t met her yet! Erica Ziel, founder of Knocked-Up Fitness, is a sought-after expert for fitness-infused Pilates and pre/postnatal exercise specialist.  She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology & Health from Iowa State University and is a Certified Personal Trainer, Pilates Instructor, Nutrition Coach and “Mom of 3″.  Author of 'The Knocked-Up Fitness Guide to Pregnancy' book, she has created prenatal and postpartum workout dvd's and programs. Along with instructor trainer pre/postnatal courses and certifications and her Core Rehab Program and Certification. Erica has been featured in and contributed to many publications such as, The New York Times, People.com, Oxygen Magazine, Fit Pregnancy, Pilates Style Magazine, Pregnancy and Newborn Magzine, LiveStrong.com and many others. I LOVED talking with her and I hope you enjoy this episode! Be sure to connect with her and say hi over on Instagram or her website. Resources: Knocked Up Fitness site Pregnancy Fitness membership Core Rehab Program Check out my Post Baby Bod Fitness Plan here! If you’re working out at home this summer or traveling, click here to get 21 days FREE of Les Mills On Demand.  Thank you so much for listening and for all of your support with the podcast! Please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed this episode. If you leave a rating, head to this page and you’ll get a little “thank you” gift from me to you.  You can listen and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

Episode #10 explores the journey of Caitlin Rives Hatzenbuhler as she leaves a high-tech corporate marketing career to becoming a full-time Prenatal and Postnatal Pilates Instructor and studio owner. For any comments, questions or additional information feel free to contact us at restoringcores1@gmail.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn. You can also go to the Restoring Cores website for additional information and programs.

How can Pilates teachers and movement specialist do our part when working with pre and postpartum women? Maternal deaths are often regarded as system fails in the United States, and we as movement specialists are part of that system. Episode #9 explores the safety and welfare of pre and postnatal women.  For any comments, questions or additional information feel free to contact us at restoringcores1@gmail.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn. You can also go to the Restoring Cores website for additional information and programs.

This interview with Emily Encinosa of Expecting with Emily explores the life, purpose and joys of being a Doula and the many benefits a Doula can provide for both mom and baby.  Check out what Emily does! Instagram: expectingwithemily Facebook: Expecting with Emily Website: expectingwithemily.com    You can find more information about this and various other topics related to movement, health and change at restoringcores.com and well as the Restoring Cores Facebook group! 

How To Fix Diastasis Recti with Yoga | Weekly Wellness Tip 17 Diastasis recti (abdominal separation) is a common side effect of pregnancy for many women. In this mini-wellness segment, learn how to strengthen and restore your core through yoga! PLUS, learn common mistakes to avoid and prevent further injury during recovery. Diastasis recti (abdominal separation) is a common result of childbirth, especially in women who have experienced multiple pregnancies, carried high birthweight babies, or are over 35 years of age. According to Mayo Clinic, you may notice a slight cone-shaped bulge when you tense your ab muscles. It’s usually indicated by a 2.7cm gap (approximately two finger-widths) in the linea alba (connective tissue) between the rectus abdominis muscle (two parallel bands of abdominal muscle). Although it may seem like a mild condition, one study indicated a link between diastasis recti and pelvic floor dysfunction in 66% of women who experienced diastasis recti during pregnancy. Even so, this condition may be significantly improved or reversed entirely with a gentle, effective, and consistent yoga asana (posture). You can support your recovery even further by drinking plenty of alkaline water, eating well, and supporting your body in its production and repair of collagen with Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and zinc. Avoid caffeine and alcohol (they dehydrate the colon and expand the belly due to impacted waste). You may also want to limit refined sugars, gas-forming food combinations, and heavily processed foods—basically, anything that leads to poor digestion and a distended belly. Healing takes time. No matter how long it’s been since you had your baby, you can still begin your healing journey today! If you are unfamiliar with the postures I've included below, print this page and show it to your physical therapist and/or yoga teacher to promote a safe practice and receive assistance with any posture variations and adjustments. Be patient with yourself, be kind to yourself, and fully present in your practice to enjoy the journey of self-care. Subscribe on iTunes | Subscribe on Spotify | Subscribe on iHeartRadio | Subscribe on Google Play | Subscribe on Google Podcasts |Subscribe on Stitcher Radio   What to Avoid If You Have Diastasis Recti Avoid Increased Abdominal Pressure Deep or intense forward folds (including sit-ups and crunches) Boat Pose Plank Pose (until you begin to strengthen the separation) Low Plank (until you begin to strengthen the separation) Spinal Balance (core work in Table Top Pose) Avoid Lengthening the Abdomen Wheel Pose Camel Pose Upward Facing Dog (Cobra Pose) Intense twists 8 Yoga Postures To Heal Diastasis Recti Reclined or Seated Core Contractions Plank with a wall assist (hands to wall - facing wall) Squats with a wall assist (back to wall) Supine Toe Taps (lie on your back with hands on hips, knee bent with toe to the opposite knee - breathe - switch legs and perform 3-5 times) Supine alternate leg raises (lie on your back) Bridge pose with hip pulses Core spirals (seated in easy pose) Pelvic tilt (seated in easy pose)   Disclaimer: Please consult a qualified healthcare practitioner if you have (or think you may have) diastasis recti, especially if you are experiencing abdominal pain, incontinence, or pelvic instability. Work with a qualified physical therapist and/or yoga teacher to understand how to strengthen your body safely. Heavy core workouts, aerobics, CrossFit, fitness boot-camp style workouts ARE NOT recommended unless you are medically cleared by a healthcare practitioner or physical therapist who understands diastasis recti and yoga. Resources Mentioned in This Episode Learn About Yoga Postures (Yoga Journal website) ARTICLES How to Identify and Fix Diastasis Recti (WellnessMama) Yoga and Diastasis Recti (Yoga International) Have questions or suggestions for a future show? Email feedback@yestoyoupodcast.com

Welcome to episode 2 on Obesity and Diastasis Recti. Most people know what obesity is, but you may not know about an abdominal condition called Diastasis Recti. Today we explore both and discover the commonalities of excessive fat and the gap!  Diastasis Recti, what is it? It’s often pronounced Diastasis and the word means “separation” and the word Recti is making reference to a pair of abdominal muscles that run down from your breast bone to your pubic bone. It’s the separation of these two abdominal muscles down the front of you that creates a gap that’s caused by abdominal pressure that’s not controlled that pushes out the connective tissue in-between the two muscles. It creates a gap! 100% of pregnant women get this because of their gravitational pull, pressure issues from a growing fetus and hormones. 60% of postnatal women seal and heal naturally while 40% do not – they are the ones we often refer to as having “mummy tummies” or a pooch. The part of a women abdominals that never tightens up and is soft and squishy, many women refer to as bread dough. Like pregnant women, many obese people have the same abdominal complications because they too are dealing with gravitational pulls, pressure issues caused by excessive fat and hormone imbalances that weaken connective tissue. Connective tissue is like your cellular glue that gives your body its shape. It keeps your joints and ligaments in their correct place so your muscles can do their job.  Imagine putting your hand in a rubber glove and your hand getting bigger and pushing out over a time; then you take the glove off – it causes the glove to be thinned and stretched out. It loses its elasticity, it’s buoyancy, it’s tension. That’s what happens when you have a diastasis. This gap threatens your support system for loading and lifting, and it compromises abdominal strength and stability, threatens spine health and creates pain in the back and hips, and pelvic floor issues can evolve from this! It makes it difficult to develop a powerhouse corset. Other people get this pressure issue like weightlifters, giving birth, those who are advancing in aging, sedentary lifestyles, genetics, rapid fluid in the abdominals or those with core dysfunction. You can see DRa in premature children, stroke victims and even athletes that are you think are fit. My mentor, Joseph Pilates, had Diastasis Recti which widened as he aged. He had what is referred to as a functional diastasis. Diastasis Recti, just like obesity, has many paths.  A diastasis is seen in repetitive sports like golf and hockey and in jobs that perform the same repetitive task, like my UPS man who for 20 years moved boxes in the same pattern-twisting way, not mindful of his twisting. He created a diastasis from repetitive movement. Then it snowballed into back and hip pain. He gained weight and he gained it in his abs. The number of people who have a diastasis is rising just like obesity! If you’ve had a diastasis for some times you gain weight in abdominals. That’s common. Being obese will most of the time create a diastasis. You might have a diastasis? Not trying to frighten you but consider a few things? Do you use your core? Has it changed? Do you gain weight in your abdominals? Do you have coning or doming? (An area that pops out, up or in when you lift, bend, or in flexion, breath, or move)? Do you find that no matter what you do, that your core does not move or activate, (carry the load)? Learn the Rec Check. An assessment often used in testing DRa. This is an insurance developed assessment using your fingers. Nonetheless it’s what we use as a detector of DRa until a doctor’s confirmation, measuring the width, length and depth and the consistency of the connective tissue line. Seek out confirmation from your doctor. When a diastasis is created, it becomes a weak link or a fault line of your body that creates other issues over time. You move less, while movement becomes less of a priority. Less movement equates to a shorter, more painful life span. Obesity causes you to have weak links or fault lines of the body as well, from physical ailments, diseases, movement issues, and a ton of conditions that shorten your life. When we are discovering why you have a diastasis there is usually more than one reason and when you are heavy, your obesity is due to more that one reason – usually a combination of genetics, or sedentary lifestyle/movement issues or unhealthy eating patterns. Obesity is soaring! 3 million plus reported each year! Obesity in our children is rising. Ages 2 to 5 has doubled and teens ages 13 to 19 has quadruples. If you are obese as a child, you have a 50% chance of becoming an obese adult. Obese at 19 years of age means a 90% chance of being obese as an adult! DRa is growing as well. It’s more common in adults, but children are now being identified with DRa. In other words, obesity and DRa does not discriminate. Nutrition plays a huge part in both obesity and DRa. If 90% of obese people get DRa it is a connective tissue issue or fascia and what you feed your body does impact fascia and muscle development, hormone production and overall health. Our children’s nutrition is declining in the US. If you haven’t visited a public school lunchroom. I challenge you to go for 5 consecutive days. The food we are giving our children and it’s lack of nutritional value is contributing to our country’s biggest epidemic. We start there at school and condition our children’s bodies to eat poor quality food, then add a family’s stress level, hectic lifestyle, with both parents working due to economics all equates to a serious health issue. That in itself will contribute to problems in health, connective tissue and obesity. A commonality that I’m beginning to see in the movement and Pilates field is the connection between obesity and Diastasis Recti and their connection is very much like the concept of the chicken and egg, because we can’t determine which one came first. DRa and the lack of connection and pain it causes can evolve in you becoming obese and being obese will most of the time cause a diastasis. Another commonality that both share is thata people generally learn to live with obesity and DRa. Sad, but true. Those that give up and take an “I’ll live with it” attitude suffer and regret not making better choices. We have a tendency to focus on the effects of these two issue – like the diseases that obesity creates and the pain and biomechanical problems that DRa creates, but obesity and DRa are similar in hope in finding ways. Fight fat and the gap. There is science, research and education that are becoming more geared to finding the causes of both as opposed to researching the effects so diligently. This is in order to better understand the preventive sides of both. Which is brining hope to the table. Hope of better health and fitness. This can be through… Discovering Preventative Paths – in finding ways to better balance in your body and world. You end up treating and finding answers to the cause as opposed to putting time and money into the effects of both obesity and DRa. There is a study of medicine called Obesity Medicine. They are a group that are like body detectives in finding all the keys so your body is better balanced, reduce weight and keep it off. They are the ones that produced research that says consistent movement is what assists you at keeping weight maintained. I thought movement helped you primarily to reduce weight. Don’t get me wrong, movement at any time is beneficial when it’s the correct movement. If you are obese, these doctors create paths for success. Obesity Medicine Association is one. The same thing exists with Diastasis Recti. More and more people are discovering that they have diastasis through information and DRa can be successfully treated through finding the BODY’S balance through correct movement. There are discoveries that is closing the gap too (Dr. Kathryn Debroinow). One being Emsculpt. Emsculpt is a body contouring device that cuts fat and strengthens muscles and seals DRa in 28% of its clientele. Science is moving. We are establishing more talented doctors and physical therapists who are paving a movement path, finding the missing keys that teaches us how to find overall balance in the body – that equals success. Awareness – Science also reveals that AWARENESS is becoming a vital part of the keys to successfully winning the battle over excessive fat and the gap. Research shows that when you participate in awareness groups or support groups you can increase your changes significantly in keeping the weight off and the gap closed and maintained. Become aware of how to better your body and by eating better, move smarter and focus on health more. Ability to remain CONSISTENT in your change and awareness. To be successful from beginning to end – research shows that stepping up to the plate literally every day in making change, making better choices, in lifestyles, diet and movement. Not being consistent has strong results of going back of being heavier and moving less.   When you make change, keeping it can sometimes be another battle, but winning the war is what it’s all about. Thanks for joining me today. What can you do to make change to better you today? If you are wondering if you might have DRa, check out our pdf, Diastasis Recti Protocol Guide or contact Restoring Cores. We can help you find a trained movement specialists or physical therapist to seal and maintain your DRa. It’s what Restoring Cores does! Join us next week when we have Mary Bond, a movement legend, with us discussing Everyday Movement and Parental Posture!  

You will love this conversation with Jenn Lane, P.T. She lays down truth around being a healthy woman, how to restore function to your lady parts, and educates about the different techniques you can use to improve sexual pain, incontinence, and bowel control.  Just because you've had a baby doesn't mean you can't have control of your own body. https://www.holisticpt.net/ Holistic PT Facebook Business Page Turn Your Soul On! Radio FB Group

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Jessica Valant is the founder of Jessica Valant Pilates. She’s a physical therapist, fitness instructor, Pilates teacher, and mom of two. She has her own membership site and also provides free YouTube and Facebook workouts for her audience. In this episode, we discuss: -Unrealistic expectations for new moms -Diastasis Recti and safe core work -Fitness plans for the early postpartum days -How Jess met her husband -Momentum Fest For show notes, visit: fitnessista.com/podcast

Lynda Lippin is a classical and contemporary pilates instructor, is PMA certified, an ACE certified Personal Trainer, TRX trainer, kettlebell trainer and a Reiki master. For 28 years, Lynda's clients have trusted her to help them get stronger and function better with less pain. https://www.lyndalippin.com/core-restore

Hi Beautiful! Nice to meet you. I’m Coach Ebonie, a.k.a Fit Mom Diva, an international holistic healthy lifestyle coach. Thank you so much for joining me on my healthy lifestyle podcast. I am honored to share women’s experiences and influence busy career women all around the world. My passion and mission is to help millions of modern career women get haute, fit and kick stress to create a body and lifestyle they love! In this episode, Shante explains how she had to take a different approach to exercising as a nursing mother with a condition called diastasis abdominal recti. She explains how support groups and social media networks such as her own “Let’s Get the People Talking” https://anchor.fm/lgtpt17 YouTube channel fosters connectedness when we believe we are the only ones experiencing unique challenges. Follow Shante on social media https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuI3125HuH536yePOidnIiQ so that you can be alerted about her upcoming best-selling fictional books that are sure to entertain and inspire you to also follow your dreams. If you are also interested in sharing your experiences, story, and perspectives on women’s health or know another lady who would please contact me at ebonie@simplicityhealthstyle.com. Don’t forget to get your complimentary clean eating resource guide which will teach you how to make a variety of healthy, savory meals in 25 minutes or less by joining my Nutrition 4 Busy Women Facebook group (http://www.facebook.com/groups/nutrition4busywomen). If you found this interview valuable please share with your friends and family so that we can make an impact around the world together! To Our Health & Happiness, Ebonie xoxo Simplicityhealthstyle.com

Dr. Lindsey Mathews is the owner and founder of BirthFit, a company dedicated to helping expecting moms and new moms prepare for the rigors of labor and return to a healthy life thereafter. BirthFit is also doing great things for many women's health issues related to fitness that are often overlooked. Didn't think you could get rid of that diastasis Recti? You may be wrong. Did you know that the way you breathe can have a massive impact on your ability to brace your pelvic floor? This episode was a mind opener for me and I think that you will find it the same. If you have kids, know someone who has kids, or coach someone who has kids, and especially if you are a mom, you need to listen to this episode.   Lindsey can be found at: @gigemlindsey @birthfit www.birthfit.com

Shannon met Dr. Sinead Dufour at a pelvic health workshop for yoga teachers as part of the MamaNurture prenatal yoga teacher training. It was through Sinead that Shannon discovered she had Diastasis. Shannon talks about how some of the yoga poses done after she gave birth were contributing to her condition. Diastasis is not widely understood in prenatal and postnatal health. It has been falsely understood as the separation of the abdominal muscles (it is even implied in the name) when it is actually the overstraining or damaging of the linea alba tissue. It was after giving birth to her twins that Sinead discovered significant gaps and misconceptions in the health care system and fitness community that left women without the tools needed to take care of the pelvic health. She felt strongly that she needed to be part of the solution. Sinead has been a practising physiotherapist for about 15 years, with a PhD in Primary Health Care. Her extensive studies also include training in obstetrics and urogynecology. She is a professor in the Health and Science department at McMaster University and is the Director of Pelvic Health at The Womb.   Among this episode's points of discussion are: the role the linea alba plays in Diastasis, Dr. Sinead Dufour's  leadership in up-and-coming research on DRA to establish common practice principles, and what can be done to prevent this condition.   8:55 Sinead's journey to becoming a leading Pelvic Health expert 10:50 What is Diastasis? A common misconception about Diastasis. Diastasis or Diastasis Recti Abdominus (DRA) 12:25 Linea alba's role in pregnancy and Diastasis 15:30 New study by top 22 Diastasis experts in Canada in order to establish practice principles experts can agree on 18:10 Delphi Process with 3 phases setting the practice principles 20:45 Diastasis related to manometric pressure system manometric pressure system- the pressure system modulated by the core four, inclusive of the linea alba and the glottis (think the concept of intra-abdominal pressure)   19:10 Dr. Sinead's research study 20:10 What experts are saying: what is Diastasis and how should we manage it? 23:00 Prenatal - how can we prevent Diastasis? Avoid exercises that concentrically engage the superficial abdominal muscles such as crunches and sit-ups Emphasis on facilitating optimal co-activation of the deep inner unit Ensuring the core 4 are working together: pelvic floor, diaphragm, transversus abdominis and multifidus Working synergistically Promoting effective, tension free diaphragmatic breathing More focus on diaphragmatic breath with ease -- less extended belly breathing and more rib cage breath Emphasizing postures that reduce excessive strained intra-abdominal pressure Avoid plank pose while pregnant or straining on the toilet,(especially with breath holding). 25:15 Importance of continuous breath 28:45 Encouraging students, not to breath hold (and why they may be doing so) 31:00 Empowering language - What can students do instead of what can't it do 32:15 Listen to the body - pain or struggling in a pose 33:05 Intrapartum (during childbirth) considerations Continuous breath - no Valsalva breath Avoiding a back lying position when possible 37:35 Prenatal yoga teachers are the ones who can advocate, inform and empower those who are susceptible to diastasis or other pelvic health issues 38:25 When to refer a yoga student to a pelvic floor physiotherapist 40:00 Postpartum (4th trimester) - "critical healing period" Abstain from exercises that concentrically engage the superficial abdominal       muscles Promote exercises that are not the same action as a crunch Every body is unique and so each person needs something different Watch for doming or invagination at linea alba during exercise 5.Optimal load transfer at linea alba 45:25 Later diastasis- watch out for doming or invagination (reverse doming) 46:10 Front loading poses: bird dog, plank - when can we do these? 47:30 Any incontinence issues - because Diastasis is a pelvic floor dysfunction   48:50 How yoga can help with the internal pressure system and nervous system   49:55 Autonomic nervous system tension affects the connective and visceral tissue   50:45 Benefits of a yin yoga style   51:40 Fertility yoga series at The Womb   52:50 Increased inter-recti distance is normal in pregnancy   53:45 Diastasis has nothing to do with the inter-recti distance (the width between the rectus abdominis muscles)   57:20 How to test for Diastasis at home   58:40 How a yoga teacher can help assess linea alba during a pelvic floor contraction   1:00:25 Another Diastasis assessment- digital pelvic floor contraction (highlights how integrated the linea alba is with the pelvic floor)   1:01:25 Yoga teachers are in a great position to get ahead of the curve to spread new information discovered through research (before it will be widely taught)   1:05:50 Inter-recti distance as an assessment needs to be thrown out- as people get better and more functional the distance can actually increase proving that inter-recti is meaningless   1:06:55 The general preface statement that will be published in their research document   1:08:50 Preface statement for assessment of DRA   1:10:10 How to work with Dr. Sinead Dufour     Links   The Womb   Find a Canadian Pelvic Health Specialist   Mama Nurture   Relevant TCYT Episodes: 007: Breath and Pelvic Health with Trisha Zinn 008: Core Breath and Pelvic Health with Kim Vopni 009: Kegals, Mula Banda and Pelvic Health with Shelly Prosko   The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook Group   Gratitude to Our Sponsor -- Schedulicity  

Elizabeth Morel is the owner of Little Movers PT, LLC. She graduated from the University of Scranton in 2008 where she gained her Masters of Physical Therapy. Elizabeth has concentrated on pre and post natal moms and babies since her clinical internships. After graduation, she concentrated on treating children from 0-12 with a wide variety of complex diagnoses. She is versed in many techniques including Neuro-Developmental Treatment as well as CranioSacral Therapy. Her current pediatric clientele is focused on feeding difficulties and post-frenectomy rehabilitation. In addition, Elizabeth continues to focus on moms, both seasoned and brand new, rehabilitating the core and pelvic floor, and re-educating posture. The technique she uses is called Low Pressure Fitness, which is the recommended therapy for postnatal moms in Europe and Latin America but is new to the USA. Elizabeth also teaches the technique to other therapists and trainers around the country in order to share her wealth of knowledge about the importance of the pelvic floor. In her spare time, Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her family and exploring new countries. For more information, please visit her website at www.littlemoverspt.com. Visit: www.HobokenChiro.com Email: info@hobokenchiro.com Dr. Brayton on Twitter Dr. Brayton on Facebook

In this episode of the Outside Health and Fitness Podcast I am thrilled to have Helene Byrne from Be Fit Mom on the show. Helene is a fitness expert specializing in helping mom’s stay fit before, during and after childbirth.  On today’s show she shares why conventional exercises don’t work and why the fitness industry is in the dark about how to help new mom’s regain their body and fitness after childbirth. If you’re a mom you don’t want to miss the important information Helene shares on today’s show. Full Show Notes Support the Show