Diastasis Rectus Abdominus Archives - Foundational Concepts

It is all connected: part 4, The Spiral Line

November 15, 2023
Sarah Dominguez
Athletes, back pain, C-section, Chronic Pain, Chronic Pelvic Pain, Core, Diastasis Rectus Abdominus, Fascia, General Health, Male Pelvic Pain, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy, Postpartum, Pregnancy, wellness

The spiral line is a line of connective tissue that runs from the arch of our feet to the base ofour skull. In the front body, this fascial line travels up and crosses from our left hip to our right…

What is Pelvic Dysfunction?

August 3, 2023
Sarah Dominguez
Chronic Pelvic Pain, Diastasis Rectus Abdominus, Endometriosis, Gynecological Cancer, Hysterctomy, Incontinence, Interstitial Cystitis, Leaking, Male Pelvic Pain, Pain With Sex, Pelvic Dysfunction, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy, Post-partum, Pregnancy, Sexual Dysfunction, Vaginismus, vulvar pain, Women's Health

There is more and more buzz on social media regarding the pelvic floor, which is really wonderful. But let's break down what it means to have pelvic dysfunction and why you may need a pelvic PT. Weakness of the structures…

Know before you go: getting back to the gym safely after baby or surgery.

December 8, 2022
Sarah Dominguez
Athletes, Bladder, Bowel, Breastfeeding, Childbirth, Core Muscles, Core stability, Diastasis Rectus Abdominus, Education, Exercise, General Health, Hysterctomy, Kansas City, Labor And Delivery, Leaking, Mastectomy, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Pelvic Health, Post-cancer Rehab, Post-partum, Pregnancy, Women's Health

I ran into a friend who had had a baby 8 weeks ago. She told me she wanted to get back in shape but once she started working out, she didn’t feel as comfortable as she had hoped. As we…

Pelvic PT after baby; the individualized program.

September 8, 2022
Sarah Dominguez
Athletes, Breastfeeding, Childbirth, Core Muscles, Diastasis Rectus Abdominus, Exercise, General Health, Kansas City, Labor And Delivery, Maternal Health, Pelvic Dysfunction, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy, Pilates, Pregnancy, wellness, Women's Health

Having practiced orthopedics, sports medicine, manual therapy, and pelvic floor therapy in Kansas City for 23 years there is one patient question that resonates with me as a tripping up point for new patients. I will give you an example:…

Mamas: Don’t wait to rehab your pelvic floor until you are done having babies!

July 21, 2022
Sarah Dominguez
back pain, Bladder, Childbirth, Core Muscles, Diastasis Rectus Abdominus, Exercise, General Health, Incontinence, Kansas City, Labor And Delivery, Pain With Sex, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy, Post-partum, Postpartum, Pregnancy, Women's Health

The other day I heard the common statement that makes me pause: “I knew I was peeing my pants, having pain with intercourse, and some weakness after my first child was delivered, but I wanted to wait until I completed…

More on Diastasis Rectus Abdominus (DRA)

May 12, 2022
Sarah Dominguez
Athletes, Breastfeeding, Core, Core Muscles, Diastasis Recti, Diastasis Rectus Abdominus, Exercise, Labor And Delivery, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy, Pelvic Health, Post-partum, Postpartum

There is so much information going around about diastasis rectus abdominus (DRA) right now. Let’s sort through the noise and look at what is actually happening. First and foremost, a DRA is not a hole in the abdominal wall or…

Return to Running: Checklist

February 24, 2022
Sarah Dominguez
Athletes, back pain, Childbirth, Core, Diastasis Rectus Abdominus, Kansas City, Leaking, Pelvic Dysfunction, Pelvic Floor, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy, Pelvic Health, Pelvic Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy, Post-partum, Strength

You’ve had a baby. Maybe had surgery. Or just a long hiatus from exercise. And now you feel ready to get back out there and return to running. But maybe it didn’t go as planned. Maybe you leaked while you…

Fix Your Baby Belly and Stop Doing Crunches – Forever!

September 10, 2014
Foundational Concepts
Diastasis Recti, Diastasis Rectus Abdominus, Pelvic Girdle, Uncategorized
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What is Diastasis Rectus Abdominus? A Diastasis is a separation, the Rectus Abdominus is the abdominal muscle better known as the six pack muscle. A separation, or tearing of the fascia in the center of this muscle, the Linea Alba,…