5 Surgeries I, as a Doctor, Would Never Do!

3. Surgery for diastasis recti

Surgical repair of diastasis recti is indicated far too often, especially in women, without first exhausting conservative alternatives.

Hearing that the separation measures 6, 7, or 8 centimeters generates immediate fear, and surgery seems inevitable. However, in many cases, the diastasis is significantly reduced with well-prescribed exercises, activating dormant muscles.

Surgically closing a separation does not restore the natural function of the abdomen. Stability, strength, and body confidence come from real muscle work, not from a stitch.

Before agreeing to surgery, it’s crucial to ask yourself:

Can’t my body really correct this on its own if given the chance?

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