Abdominal Separation (Diastasis Recti)
Specialist Postnatal Core Assessment in Bath & Corsham
Noticing a gap or doming through your tummy after pregnancy can feel unsettling.
Abdominal separation — often called diastasis recti — is common after birth. For some women it improves naturally. For others, it can leave you feeling weaker through your core or unsure about exercise.
You might notice:
A visible gap along the midline
Doming when sitting up
Lower back discomfort
A feeling of core weakness
Hesitation about returning to exercise
The good news is that abdominal separation is usually very manageable with the right guidance.
What you need to know…
What Really Matters
It’s not just about the size of the gap.
What matters more is:
How your deep core muscles are functioning
How your body manages pressure
Whether you have symptoms
How confident you feel moving
Closing the gap is not the only goal — restoring strength and coordination is.
How Physiotherapy Can Help
Your assessment includes:
Evaluation of the abdominal separation
Core muscle coordination testing
Movement analysis
Pelvic floor review (if appropriate)
A personalised rehabilitation plan
Rehabilitation focuses on:
Deep core activation
Breath and pressure management
Progressive strength building
Safe return to exercise
This aligns closely with your Post-Partum MOT and will be included within that assessment.
Returning to Exercise
If you’re unsure whether you can:
Lift weights
Do core exercises
Return to running
I will assess where you are and give you a plan to help build up strength gradually.
You don’t need to avoid movement — you need the right progression.
Appointments in Bath
Abdominal separation assessments are available in:
📍 Bath
📍 Corsham
📍West Kington
Serving women across Bath and surrounding areas.
Initial Assessment — £100
Follow-up — £50 (30 minutes) or £75 for (45 minutes)
“I can’t recommend enough! Claire is fantastic, very professional!”
— Julia
A small gap does not mean you are damaged
With the right support, most women rebuild strength and feel confident in their core again.