How To Fix Diastasis Recti
(Abdominal Separation)
A Message From Dr. Madelyn Bilbo, DPT, Physical Therapist and Pelvic Health Specialist at KinetikChain Denver
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Healing Diastasis Recti At KinetikChain Denver, CO
Many of us have heard this term, especially if you have had a baby. Diastasis recti can be an issue whether you have recently had a baby or it’s been several years! It is common for women to think that it will never get better and they have to live with this forever, or that the only fix occurs under the knife during surgery.
Does this sound like you? Don’t worry, you are not alone! Diastasis recti is very in common postpartum but it’s something many health care professionals sweep under the rug. It can be embarrassing, debilitating, and can start to have an affect on your and your family’s everyday life.
I am sure that you have been told by doctors or friends that all you need to do is strengthen your core. While core control is important, you need to make sure that you are doing the correct exercises that are right for you and will not prevent proper healing. You might be trying to get back to your favorite activities but find that you have to modify. Know that modifying is NOT normal and you should not have to modify your activity for the rest of your life.
The exciting aspect is that understanding what methods you've attempted that didn't yield results brings us closer to identifying what will be effective for you when it comes to addressing diastasis recti. This insight accelerates the process of finding the right solution!
Is your diastasis recti hanging around and causing you grief? Here are some common misconceptions about treating diastasis recti:
- It can be fixed with advice from google alone
- You should focus on just strengthening the core
- You should modify all of your favorite activities to prevent pain/it from worsening
- It will just go away on its own
- It’s common after a baby so just “deal with it”
- Just slap on an abdominal binder and that should fix it
- PT in the past didn’t work so it won’t work with another PT (Note: not all PT’s are the same or treat the same)
- The doctor told you the only pure fix is surgery
At KinetikChain we’ve created a three step process to help guide you to a long term diastasis recti solution.
When It Comes To Solving Something Serious Like Diastasis Recti…
You must choose the right provider for your health. If you don’t, you could end up wasting your time while the problem only gets harder and harder to fix
Getting the “least-invasive”, most natural treatment is VITAL to you fixing your diastasis recti for good!
To do that, you have to not just treat the diastsasis recti, but have a provider who is willing to figure out your individual roadblocks to getting back to everything you want, need, and love to do. That’s when you’ll get a PERMANENT solution to your problems.
STEP #1 - WE WANT TO LISTEN TO YOUR STORY
Our medical system is frustrating. You wait weeks, sometimes months, for an appointment, only to get to talk to the doctors for 10 minutes before they have to run to the next patient and you’re left sitting there wondering, “What just happened?”
Even most physical therapy clinics operate this way. They’re not attentive, they’re fast-paced, and your therapist doesn’t have time to actually touch with enough detail to figure out what is going on.
This is why our first step is to listen to your story.
That is why our first step is to have an open conversation and time for you to tell your story. That way we get a deep understanding of what’s going on not just with your body, but also how it’s impacting your life.
STEP #2 - FIND OUT WHY YOUR SYMPTOMS STARTED
Many people have a diagnosis, or medical term for what’s going on with their body. Maybe their doctor gave it to them, maybe tests showed the diagnosis, or maybe you found it online.
You could have been told that your only choice was to rest, avoidance, surgery, or even just living with it.
Sometimes, those things bring temporary relief, but they’re not addressing what CAUSED the problem in the first place.
Every person’s abdominal separation is different. No one has the exact same problem caused by the exact same thing as another person.
Our goal at KinetikChain is to find the individual reasons for your issues, so not only does your diastasis recti improve, but it allows you to do everything you need to do!
We understand that you still might be skeptical or unsure if our type of physical therapy is right for you. That’s why we created a FREE Discovery Call.
Our Free Discovery Call is meant specifically for those people who are skeptical, unsure, or have even been let down in the past. During the Discovery Call, you’ll find out what we can do to help, what you can do to help, and will give yourself the peace of mind that your problem can be fixed naturally!
STEP #3 - GET RID OF THE DIASTASIS RECTI AND OTHER ISSUES & HELP YOU STAY ACTIVE FOR GOOD
This is when the big transformations occur. We develop a personalized plan that allows you to…
…Get back to exercising without fear of making the issues worse
…Be able to play with kids, get back to your workouts, and do daily tasks without issues.
…Get back to your lifestyle you love (yes even if you have had kids!)
….Be active and mobile and keep up with those full of energy kids (and Friends) without fear of having to pay for it later
Our best clients are those who are motivated and ready to win back and take control of their quality of life. (Even if they feel stuck right now!)
Want to know more about our availability and costs before making any commitment to coming in?
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You don’t have to sacrifice the activities you love over problems that can be fixed.
Sincerely,
Dr. Madelyn Bilbo, DPT
Leading Denver Women’s Health and Diastasis Recti Specialist
About Dr. Madelyn Bilbo, DPT (Physical Therapist and Pelvic Health Specialist)
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Why do you work here?
In my opinion, KinetikChain is a diamond in the rough for both patients and clinicians. First and foremost, KinetikChain invests in their staff with education and resources to provide the highest quality of care to you, the patient. Additionally, the staff deeply cares about helping you reach your goals to the maximal potential by providing both top-level knowledge and compassionate interpersonal skills needed to get you there.
To be your physical therapist means that I do my absolute best to get you feeling back to normal and increasing confidence to manage your musculoskeletal, orthopedic, and/or pelvic floor conditions. Like you, I am an active person who can relate to and understand the frustration, fear, and social withdrawal various injuries and setbacks can affect your physical health and mental wellbeing. It would be my greatest honor to be your physical therapist and be with you every step of that journey.
Along side treating various common orthopedic conditions, I have taken an interest in becoming a pelvic floor clinician because it is sensitive area of the body, which makes it extra difficult to find a provider that you trust with deeply personal information. I have also journeyed through receiving my own pelvic floor physical therapy care and experienced first hand just how impactful this can be. I then realized that I can be another skillful therapist in this much needed and desired space. I hope to be the provider you choose to trust with this upcoming journey.
Additional certifications
Dr. Maddie Bilbo graduated from University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus 2023. She is Pelvic Floor Level 1 and Functional Dry Needling certified. She was a personal trainer, group instructor, crossfit coach, and corrective exercise specialist prior to PT school. Maddie is from Chicago, IL and has various sports and dance backgrounds such as volleyball, basketball, soccer, cross country, snowboarding, ballet, jazz, modern, hip hop, and partner dancing forms.