If you have an abdominal separation, you’ve probably seen the lists of diastasis recti exercises to avoid. But then, you read a little further, and you can find information contradicting almost all of these claims. So, who’s really right? Well, let’s take a closer look at the whole thing. Should you do traditional ab exercises …
The right diastasis recti exercises are crucial no matter where you are in your recovery. But what matters even more than how you exercise is how you move all day long. Exercise is really only one component of a full recovery. Let me show you what I mean. How abdominal pressure affects your diastasis recti …
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If you want to know how to fix diastasis recti, you probably already know that you have it. But just in case you’re not sure, here are some simple, straightforward directions to check for it. Before we get into the details about how to correct one, I want to make an important point. Why you …
Understanding what causes diastasis recti is no simple task. First, we need to be able to define it. A lot of people will have a lot of different definitions, but here’s my version: Diastasis recti is the inadequate regulation of tension in the linea alba, resulting in a loss of connection between the left and …
A diastasis recti test is easy to find with a quick Google search. However, sometimes, a healthcare professional competent at performing one can be a lot harder to come by. The best place to start is with a good pelvic floor physical therapist. But if you want to learn the details yourself, this article will …
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Diastasis recti symptoms are departures from the normal way that you look, feel, or function. These symptoms let you know that something is different with your postpartum belly. They do NOT confirm for you that you have a diastasis. Instead, they indicate it might be worth investigating. If you want to know for sure if …
There’s a lot to consider when trying to define diastasis recti. Let’s start with the most basic and move to the more complex. From an anatomical perspective When humans develop in utero, most body parts occur in pairs—two arms, two legs, two eyes. The same is true of the abdominal muscles. There are four layers …
Diastasis recti defined in simple terms Maybe you’ve heard about diastasis recti because someone diagnosed you with one. Or maybe you’ve heard others talk about it, but you still feel a little in the dark about what it really means. As an example, you’re probably very comfortable with the idea that you have a left …
