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I need some workouts that are safe for diastasis recti with an umbilical hernia. havent had it repaired and dont want to make it worse. daistasis recti ?
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Abdominal hernia?: With either an umbilical hernia or diastasis recti (separation of the abdominal muscles with resultant essential hernia) any form of workouts with the possible exception of brisk walking can aggravate the hernias in both locations and make repair more difficult.
Answered 7/22/2020
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