Diastasis recti (also known
as abdominal separation) is a separation of the rectus abdominis muscles that occurs as the connective tissue between the muscles thins and stretches.
Not exact matches
And keep in mind that the best time to begin core strengthening is BEFORE you get pregnant, if you don't already have an
abdominal separation to build up your core strength
as much
as possible.
While DR is usually thought of
as only associated with pregnancy,
abdominal separation can occur in women who have never been pregnant, and even men.
Having educated and treated hundreds of women over the years, we believe in empowering patients with the knowledge and skills to guide them through pregnancy and birth, prevent and resolve pelvic floor issues such
as diastasis recti (
abdominal separation) and pelvic pain, and treat other pregnancy - related concerns.