Separated core muscles

[YukoandHiro]

I've had 2 babies, never suffered much with any core issues but you know, obviously things aren't quite what they were in the tummy area.

Today I had to pick some a load of heavy things from the supermarket and had my (big chunk for her age) almost 3yo in the seat at the front of the trolley.

Somehow I've totally wrecked my stomach muscles from pushing and turning that trolley (I knew it was hard at the time). Oh my god, it's so painful just to stand up or be in certain positions. It calms when I'm lying still.

Have I done serious damage like re separating divertis recti or is it just a bad strain? How long will it take to feel. Better ??

I think you have to rest as much as you can for now till this fades. Can you find/afford a women’s health physio? As after this you should really work more on your core to be fit for everyday life (those shopping trolleys are bloody heavy!)
Check out this account on Instagram- I initially thought that huge abs suck in was partly just for really skinny fit people and partly totally over playing it to look good on insta, but it’s actually what you have to be able to do to have a solid core! https://www.instagram.com/reel/CgkAQzUKpit/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Thanks! It's weird because I would say I'm pretty active and use my core every day - I do yoga twice a week and have a toddler who needs picking up a lot efc.

Annoyingly we have people coming today so have to hoover the whole house this morning!

Will try to rest as much as I can