Diastasis Recti Surgery vs Other Options: How to Decide
Short answer: Before diastasis recti surgery, less invasive options are usually considered: specific exercise and physical therapy first; surgery when symptoms persist or there is a hernia. The final decision is made by the specialist based on your case.
Are there alternatives to diastasis recti surgery? Sometimes there are.
Options
Specific exercise and physical therapy first; surgery when symptoms persist or there is a hernia.
When surgery is preferred
When symptoms persist, there is risk, or conservative options fail. The specialist decides the indication; results vary from person to person.