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What will help with my pain from Diastasis Recti? It is 4" wide. I'm a man, 68 yrs I have had this condition.

susanmadewellApr 10, 2017
I have had DR for several years. It has become painful the last year when i cough, sitting up from a lying position, and lifting.I'm 68, healthy. and fairly active. The surgeon I saw said i shouldn't be concerned and that surgeon for this wasn't really effective.

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Dr. Shirin Towfigh, MD
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