Diastasis Recti & Scar Therapy
Diastasis recti and abdominal scars deserve more than a generic sixweek plan or a standard list of ‘core’ exercises.
At The Pelvic Health Company, abdominal rehabilitation is never reduced to just “the gap”. Instead, we take a wholebody, pelvic health-informed approach that looks at how your abdomen, pelvic floor, breathing, posture, movement and daily load all work together.
Whether you’re pregnant, newly postnatal, or finally giving your tummy the attention it deserves years down the line, our role is to help you understand your body, rebuild confidence, and support you with evidence-based assessment and treatment that fits around your life.
A Full Body Approach to Abdominal Rehab
Diastasis recti is not just about the midline. It’s about how your whole system coordinates:
your pelvic floor
your breathing mechanics
your rib cage and abdominal wall function
your movement patterns
your loading tolerance
your emotional relationship with your tummy and symptoms
This is why every appointment begins with a Pelvic Health MOT—a full, head-to-toe assessment that helps us understand your unique presentation. No two diastasis patterns are the same, and your rehab shouldn’t be either.
No Fear Based Messaging. No Progress Limiting Rules.
You won’t find messaging saying “don’t do ab workouts”, “avoid lifting” or “wait six weeks before exercising”. These messages are outdated, fearinducing, and often hold people back.
Instead, you’ll receive:
honest, evidence based guidance
clear explanations of what your tummy is doing and why
realistic next steps that fit your lifestyle
support to help you actually make progress, not just understand it
Our goal is to empower you — not restrict you.
Scar Therapy That Supports Healing and Confidence
Scars tell a story, one that is a conversation. It can ‘talk’ to how your body moves, how you breath and what you wear. This sometime subtle messaging can influence your function. Whether you have:
a caesarean scar
perineal scarring
laparoscopic scars
abdominal surgery scars
traumarelated scarring
We use gentle, effective techniques such as handson scar mobilisation, silicone patches and exercise, even retraining your breathing if needed, to restore your body’s function.
Scar therapy is not just about the tissue—it’s about restoring comfort, mobility, confidence, and connection to your body.
What to Expect From Your Appointment
Every session is tailored to you, but most appointments include:
Pelvic Health MOT
A full assessment of your pelvic floor, abdominal wall, breathing, posture, movement patterns and functional load.
Movement & Loading Assessment
We look at how you lift, carry, bend, breathe, brace, run, or train—because diastasis rehab is about how your body works in real life, not just on the mat.
Integration of Pelvic Floor, Diaphragm & Breath
We help you coordinate your deep core system so your tummy can function with strength and ease.
Hands On Support
Depending on your needs, this may include scar mobilisation, taping, silicone patches or abdominal massage.
A Personalised Rehab Plan
No generic sixweek programmes. No cookiecutter exercises. You’ll receive a plan that fits your goals, your lifestyle, and your body.
Who We Support
Our diastasis and scar therapy services are for anyone who wants to feel stronger, more confident, and more connected to their core— whether you are:
pregnant and wanting to support your body
postnatal and rebuilding strength
years down the line and finally ready to prioritise your health
a keen runner, gymgoer, powerlifter, or Pilates lover
navigating symptoms that affect your confidence, comfort, or performance
With a background in sports science, Pilates, and pelvic health physiotherapy, I see the same threads in everyone—from recreational exercisers to highlevel athletes. The principles of load, coordination, and confidence apply across the board.
Pelvic health physiotherapy with us is designed to equip you, support you, and help you recover with confidence.