Not exact matches
Diastasis recti is
caused by a relative weakness of the fascia between the two
rectus abdominus muscles.
In this video I show you a test to check whether you have a
diastasis recti also called a
recti split, which is a separation of the abdominal muscles
caused by a weakened pelvic floor.
Diastasis recti might
cause a bulge in the middle of the abdomen where the two muscles separate.
It is also important to note that while
diastasis recti is more common in pregnant women, it is actually related to internal abdominal pressure, which pregnancy increases, but not specifically *
caused * by pregnancy.
This can
cause the two large parallel bands of muscles that meet in the middle of the abdomen to separate — a condition called
diastasis recti or
diastasis recti abdominis.
Diastasis recti reduces the functional strength of the abdominal wall and can
cause lower back pain and pelvic instability.
Diastasis recti is a condition where the abdominal muscles have separated, most often
caused by the birthing process.
I'm super excited to share this post by Leslie Murphy, fellow acupuncturist and mom who has first - hand experience healing postpartum belly bulge
caused by
diastasis recti.
Also any twisting motion
causes the
rectus muscle bellies to separate making the
diastasis larger.