Will the diastasis recti program help my umbilical hernia?

Umbilical hernias are different from a diastasis recti. An umbilical hernia is actual hole in the linea alba (fascia along midline of the abs) at the level of the belly button, whereas a diastasis recti is not a hole. The goal of the diastasis recti program is to create increased tension and tone along the linea alba to counteract the pressure from inside trunk pushing outwards. Since a hernia is an actual hole, it's not possible to create improved tension. However, working on the deep core muscles help with pressure regulation, so you make find that you the hernia doesn't protrude as often with the progressive strengthening.

Updated on: 11/08/2023