Where Can I Get Chiropractic Care for Diastasis Recti in Jacksonville?

Full Swing Healthcare in Jacksonville offers postpartum chiropractic care that directly supports diastasis recti recovery by addressing the lumbar and pelvic mechanics that affect how the abdominal wall can be rehabilitated.

A patient came to us four months postpartum with a confirmed diastasis recti, a two-finger separation at the linea alba that her OB had identified. She had started working with a pelvic floor PT and was doing the right exercises, but she told us her low back pain kept interfering with her ability to do the core rehabilitation consistently. When Dr. Muren assessed her, her lumbar extension was significantly restricted and her SI joints were asymmetric, which was creating the back pain and, more importantly, changing how she was recruiting her core muscles during daily activities. Correcting the lumbar and pelvic mechanics made her PT work more effective and her back pain stopped getting in the way of her recovery.

How Chiropractic Supports Diastasis Recti Recovery

Diastasis recti is primarily a pelvic floor and abdominal rehabilitation challenge, chiropractic does not directly close the gap. What chiropractic does is address the lumbar and pelvic joint dysfunction that can interfere with the rehabilitation process. When the lumbar spine or SI joints are restricted or misaligned, the surrounding musculature compensates, which alters how the deep core activates. This can undermine even good pelvic floor PT work. Postpartum chiropractic care creates the mechanical foundation that the rehabilitation exercises need to work properly.

Working with a Pelvic Floor PT

Diastasis recti recovery works best with a team approach. Pelvic floor physical therapy is the primary treatment, a PFPT can assess the severity of the separation, design an appropriate loading program, and guide you through the rehabilitation process. Chiropractic supports that work by maintaining the joint mechanics that allow the core to function properly. We coordinate with pelvic floor PTs regularly and are happy to work alongside your existing provider.

What to Expect at Full Swing

Your first visit includes a full postpartum assessment covering your birth history, current symptoms, and any rehabilitation you're already doing. Dr. Muren identifies the lumbar and pelvic joint issues that are relevant to your recovery and designs a treatment plan that supports your other care. Sessions are gentle and appropriate for postpartum patients at any stage of recovery after OB clearance.

Insurance and Scheduling

We accept Florida Blue, United Healthcare, Humana, Cigna, Florida Medicaid, and VA benefits. Call (904) 539-3352 to schedule. 13770 Beach Blvd #4, Jacksonville FL 32224.