Most patients with rectus abdominis muscle separation can recover on their own in 6 to 8 weeks, and full recovery takes about six months. Patients with severe disease cannot recover by themselves.
1. Most of the patients can recover by themselves: the rectus abdominis muscle will be close to the center line in normal postpartum patients, and the tension of the abdominal wall will be restored in about 6~8 weeks, and it can be fully recovered in about half a year.
2. Need to be restored through exercise: within 1 year after delivery, patients whose rectus abdominis muscle separation width is less than 3 fingers may be restored to normal through correct exercise such as breathing training and core muscle strength training.
3. Need to recover through surgical treatment: If the width of the separation is more than 3 fingers and cannot be narrowed one year after delivery, and symptoms such as umbilical bulge and prolapse of internal organs appear, it is recommended that the patient undergoes surgical treatment according to the doctor’s prescription.
It is recommended that patients with rectus abdominis muscle separation, under the guidance of a professional doctor for treatment, do not blindly exercise to avoid adverse consequences.