Diastasis Recti, tummy muscle separation, or tummy gap, are terms which describe the widening and thinning of the connective tissue (linea alba) creating a separation of the tummy muscles. In later stage pregnancy this is a normal process and even up-to 8 weeks post-partum you could still expect a degree of separation. However after this point if you still feel that you look pregnant, are seeing a doming or coning shape in the abdomen, feel weak or just suspect a tummy gap then read on.
At Bump to Beyond we have a revolutionary way to heal Diastasis Recti. We are proud to offer a full body approach to healing the tummy gap. Touch is a VITAL part of the healing process but is often overlooked in traditional rehabilitation. We believe that soft tissue therapy is an integral part along with movement and exercise prescription for Diastasis Rehab. Our rehab is unique as it combines hands-on treatment, specialist bespoke exercises, combined with the right specialist advice!
Catherine Sullivan Brilliant 🤩 friendly team ,and really welcoming , I’ve been going a number of weeks now to use pelvi power chair , booked a course ( much cheaper than the rival chair ) after giving birth to my son many years ago this chair has saved me from more surgery. Highly recommended susie mcnee I attended bump to beyond, initially for a mummy mot. I had a planned c section and wasn't happy with the aftercare received or lack of from the nhs. The inability of the GP (who had no part throughout my pregnancy or delivery and was seeing me for the 1st time) to reassure or answer certain concerns I had. The mot was very thorough and a plan was put together for me. Unfortunately I couldn't afford the whole plan with self employed mat leave pay. So I opted initially with c section scar therapy. I saw Meyer for this and she was great. She was able to answer all my questions, made the session relaxing and reassured any concerns I had. She gave me exercises to be getting on with at home. From the 1st session I could see an improvement in the appearance of my scar. I had 4 sessions altogether and I'm so happy with the results. The scar colour has improved. My diastis recti has reduced and my mum pouch has reduced. Definitely recommend to any mums out there! Hannah Rose Smith Bump to Beyond are amazing! I’ve been seeing Meyer for therapy on my c section scar. She is so lovely and professional. Always so pleasant and warm and helpful with my little girl. Definitely recommend for all things Mum! Faithfully Ria Went here today for a pregnancy massage at 17 weeks, have been having very painful sciatica pain. The receptionist was absolutely lovely, and Dawn the massage therapist was such a delight and listened to all my concerns. The place is welcoming and friendly and will definitely be going back before and after the baby! Julie Lomax I would highly recommend Bump and Beyond after having a slipped disc in 2020, I just couldn't get going again seeing lots of specialists on the way. I was recommended Debs by Bolton University and to be honest they have been amazing. I was diagnosed with a right sided tummy gap and after just 4 month's have managed through the bump and beyond platinum package to completely sort my tummy gap. I am still under Debs care and hope to graduate in the next few weeks, but will be keeping in touch to ensure things stay on track in the future. Thankyou to Debs and the whole team who are an absolute pleasure to work to chat and have a laugh with evrytime I go into clinic x Julie Alison Brereton Cannot recommend Bump to Beyond enough. I started my journey with them in September 2023 with lots of issues, including abdominal separation, pain/struggles in the bedroom!, pelvic floor weakness and a very unsightly c section overhang. I also suffer with Endometriosis on top. Very quickly after booking an initial "mummy mot" assesment, I booked a package with Debs and Dawn, who between them have completly transformed me. I no longer have pain, my pelvic floor is much stronger, I'm now able to have intercourse & my ab separation has reduced by almost 5cm. The change in just 3-4 months is incredible. The team at bump to beyond are absolutely lovely, so knowledgeable and absolute aces at what they do. If you are considering booking, please do it.. it will be one of the best decisions you make for yourself as a mother. I feel so much stronger and much more empowered thanks to these wonderful ladies. Thank you all so much. See you next time in clinic! X Vici Fairhurst I attended Bump to beyond once monthly to see Dawn during my pregnancy. Honestly the greatest massage ever. I can not recommend it enough. If you are looking for a present for a pregnant mama please get them a massage session here! They will thank you for it. Once I have a little time (twins is time consuming) I'm planning on treating myself. 😊 C B I cannot rave enough about how incredible Debs and the team at Bump and Beyond are. I'd had over ten years of 'professionals' not being able to give me answers or treat my symptoms of endometriosis, adenomyosis, vulvodynia and vaginismus. I'd started to think there was no help for my conditions and felt I'd just have to live with it. Debs knew immediately what my problems were, provided me some well-needed answers and identified an appropriate treatment plan. Not only do the sessions helps enormously with my pain but I've also been given exercises to use outside of the sessions. Even the recommendation of a cream wasn't something a Gynaecologist or Urologist had even suggested to me. I feel in such safe hands with Debs and it feels like someone understands and I have much faith in her and the future looks pain free now. If you've got any of the aforementioned conditions, book an appointment, you'll be so glad you do. Another reviewer wrote that it's 'life-changing' and it truly is. Emily and Dawn are lovely too. You're made to feel so welcome as soon as you step through the door. A real gem of a place. Alice Hall I was really nervous about going for my post natal appointment but Beth made me feel super comfortable. Nothing felt embarrassing or awkward and I’ve come away with a package to help get my body back to its pre baby strength.Google rating score: 5.0 of 5, based on 45 reviews