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Noticing a gap or bulge in your midsection when you sit up, lift, or twist? You might be dealing with Diastasis Recti—a condition where the abdominal muscles separate due to pregnancy, rapid weight changes, or repetitive strain. At Theracave in Plantation, we offer expert physical therapy focused on restoring your core strength, reducing the separation, and guiding you through a safe, non-surgical recovery.

Diastasis Recti isn’t just a cosmetic issue—it can affect your posture, stability, and even contribute to back pain or pelvic floor problems. While it’s common in postpartum women, it can also occur in men and fitness enthusiasts who overuse their core. At Theracave, our team tailors every therapy plan to your body’s unique needs, using gentle, targeted movement to help you heal, strengthen, and regain control.

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Causes:

Pregnancy and postpartum abdominal pressure
Rapid weight changes
Obesity or excess abdominal fat
Chronic constipation or frequent straining

Symptoms

Low back pain or poor posture
Pelvic floor dysfunction or urinary leakage
A gap between the abdominal muscles
Feeling unsupported or unstable in the midsection

How Theracave Help Us?

Thorough Physical Evaluation
Custom Treatment Plan
Pain Management Strategies
Ongoing Support

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Diastasis Recti is a separation of the rectus abdominis muscles, often caused by excessive intra-abdominal pressure. It’s most common after pregnancy but can occur in anyone with weakened or overstretched core muscles.

Mild cases may improve naturally, especially postpartum, but many people benefit from guided physical therapy. Specific core-strengthening exercises are needed to help the muscles close the gap safely and effectively.

Surgery is typically only considered for severe cases that do not respond to therapy. Most people can achieve excellent results through conservative management, including physical therapy and proper exercise techniques.

Physical therapy focuses on rebuilding deep core strength, improving posture, teaching correct breathing techniques, and avoiding movements that worsen the separation. It offers a safe, non-invasive path to recovery.

What Customers Are Saying

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Leah Kadel
September 12, 2026
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AZ was very knowledgeable about what he practices & helped alot with my lower back pain
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Marcia Chaves
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As a health care professional myself, I have experienced foot pain and discomfort due to long hours of standing and overall wear and tear throughout the years. TheraCave, under the guidance of Hesham Salam and Ayoub Ziani, has been instrumental in my recovery from plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinitis. Their personalized treatment plan, attention to detail, exercise routines, and unwavering encouragement during my sessions have made a substantial difference, particularly with the utilization of shockwave therapy and dry needling. I have observed significant improvements in both pain relief and mobility.
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Hype Team
August 30, 2026
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Absolutely incredible!!
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Fernando Rivero
August 30, 2026
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He-shan gave me a great neck adjustment and treated my impingement on my shoulder on the spot, he did very good work on my pec minor which was super tight.
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Bradley Peterson
August 30, 2026
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The physical therapist here really awesome here. He helped with my lower back stiffness immediately! Definitely should book and try him out
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Aldemar Jr L
August 30, 2026
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Had an incredible experience with this PT, can’t wait to come back for another session 🙏 my back hasn’t felt this good in months
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Alexander Rivera
August 27, 2026
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I've had a great experience with this physical therapy practice. The therapists are knowledgeable, attentive, and take the time to understand your goals before building a treatment plan. Every session feels personalized rather than rushed, and the staff is always encouraging and supportive along the way. The facility is clean, well-equipped, and has a welcoming atmosphere that makes it easy to stay motivated. I've seen real progress since starting care here, and I always feel like I'm in good hands. I'd highly recommend this practice to anyone looking for a dedicated, skilled physical therapy team.
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Kelly Reyes
August 27, 2026
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TheraCave Physical Therapy has been a fantastic experience from start to finish. The therapists are knowledgeable, attentive, and take the time to really understand your goals before building a treatment plan. Every session felt personalized rather than rushed, and the staff was always encouraging and supportive along the way.
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Hayden Kasprowicz
August 22, 2026
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I had an amazing time with Mina and Azae. They were so helpful and made my experience super welcoming. 10/10 recommend🔥
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Leya Victoria
August 22, 2026
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Amazing. I feel so much better.
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