Diastasis recti is a condition of the abdominal muscles that affects both men and women and even babies. The causes can vary, such as lifting heavy weights, lifting with poor technique or being overweight.
However, it is most common in pregnant women as the abdomen stretches to accommodate the growing baby. This stretching during pregnancy is normal and necessary, but when it fails to go back to normal after birth, then intervention is needed to help the muscles and tissue to heal properly. A women's health physiotherapist will be able to help resolve this condition with appropriate treatment or, in severe cases, surgery will be an option.
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