Frequently Asked Questions

A tummy bulge could be due to loose skin, excess fat or muscular imbalance such as a Diastasis Recti. Diastasis Recti occurs when there is a separation of the abdominal muscles which naturally leads to a widened waist circumference and stomach bloating caused by excess intra-abdominal pressure in the abdominal cavity. Therefore healing Diastasis Recti will lead to a firmer abdomen and stronger core muscles.

Exercises are good if they are done accurately and in a guided manner. Exercises that include activities such as forward flexion, twisting, backward extension or place more pressure on the abdominal area would worsen your issue of Diastasis Recti. Some examples include crunches and planks.

A corset or binder can provide the necessary support and compression to promote good posture and trunk support. However, this does not heal the muscular imbalances that are the root causes of Diastasis Recti.

In some cases, Diastasis Recti may heal naturally and should achieve self-resolution within a period of 8 weeks after childbirth. If it persists beyond 8 weeks postpartum, intervention will be required.

The fastest and most effective way to treat Diastasis Recti is by treating the root cause – which is to recover and strengthen the deep core muscles. Employing the use of advanced machines will treat a case of Diastasis Recti faster and prevent it from worsening with time. At Orchard Clinic, our method takes 10-14 weeks on average towards full recovery using advanced treatment technologies.

Surgery could be recommended if a condition is too severe but is generally avoided where possible due to its associated risks and uncertainty. In cases where surgery is unavoidable, post-surgery muscle rehabilitation is often recommended at Orchard Clinic to strengthen muscles after a surgical procedure such as a tummy tuck.

All Diastasis Recti cases have seen improvement in Orchard Clinic, however, when left untreated for a longer period, recovery is generally slower. Therefore, treating it sooner, rather than later will be easier, faster and more effective.