What Does Diastasis Recti Look Like? artwork
Restore Your Core: Diastasis Recti and Pelvic Floor Talks

What Does Diastasis Recti Look Like?

  • S1E6
  • 08:54
  • April 24th 2020

One of the biggest issues with diastasis recti is that the appearance of it differs from person to person. Quite often a diastasis recti goes unnoticed, without painful symptoms, or even worse, is seen as a personal flaw, especially with women postpartum. 

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Rectus abdominis separation can lead to a stomach bulge (aka stomach pooch), pelvic floor issues, unnatural posture, and stomach and back pain. The symptoms of diastasis recti include but are not limited to:

  • Abdominal Bulge
  • Abdominal Gaping
  • Lower Back Pain
  • Sensation of Bloatedness without Bloat
  • Incontinence
  • Poor Posture
  • Constipation & Bloat
  • Doming or invagination of the linea alba when performing crunches or other traditional ab exercises
  • Difficulty with everyday activities due to a lack of core function

Unless you have a low body fat percentage or have an overly toned core with a visible 6-pack, it is very hard to diagnose a diastasis recti on appearance alone. The linea alba lies beneath the fat layer of your abdomen, so it cannot be seen. Many people have a diastasis recti for years before learning they have it.

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Restore Your Core: Diastasis Recti and Pelvic Floor Talks

The Restore Your Core podcast is all about health and fitness for those struggling with Diastasis Recti or Pelvic Floor issues.

Lauren Ohayon makes videos, runs a thriving facebook group, and creates blogs that help people to feel better and reclaim their healthy bodies.

https://restoreyourcore.com/learn/diastasis-recti/

If you're too busy to read the blog then feel free to listen to the podcast! We hope to be a part of your core restoration journey.