What Does Diastasis Recti Look Like?

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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