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What is Diastasis Recti (DR)?

Diastasis Recti is a separation of the abdominal muscles caused by excessive stretching of the connective tissue that runs down the midline of the abdominal wall.

Although it is common, it is not normal and should be addressed and not ignored.

The Tummy Team has specialized in non surgical effective treatment of diastasis recti for the past 15 years. We have effective comprehensive online rehab courses for everyone. You can fix this in the privacy of your own home on your own schedule.

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Diastasis Recti & Women

Women can suffer from diastasis recti in the postpartum stage, years after having children or without ever having a pregnancy at all.

Diastasis Recti (while common with prenatal and postpartum women) is not exclusively a pregnancy issue, it is a Functional Core Weakness issue.

Functional Core Weakness (FCW)

The inability of the muscles of the core to effectively function and support the body for everyday physical demands without pain or dysfunction.

Diastasis Recti and Functional Core Weakness can happen after the stretching of the muscles during pregnancy, or from neglect of the internal postural muscles of your core or from poor fitness choices or abdominal trauma.

Regardless of how you developed this condition, or how long you have been suffering, we can help you heal and rebuild the strength you truly need in your core muscles.

Symptoms of Diastasis Recti and Functional Core Weakness (in women)

you have a gaping hole in your tummy

a trench down the midline of your belly (that sometimes bulges during a sit-up or coughing.)

a bulging, tenting, or pouchy tummy

a football like bulge with any bending or bracing of your tummy

Sciatica pain

Pelvic floor feels weak and unsupportive

Constipation and having to bear down to go

Stop and start (prodromal) labor in the past

Take a moment to check yourself for a diastasis.

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Diastasis Recti & Pregnancy

Prenatal Functional Core Weakness (FCW)

the inability of the muscles of the core to effectively function and support the body for the physical demands of pregnancy, labor, delivery, and birth recovery without pain or dysfunction.

Symptoms of Prenatal Functional Core Weakness

Achy weak low back

Difficulty from previous deliveries

Back or pelvis feels like it might “go out”

Achy or sharp pain in your pubic bone

Sciatica pain

Pelvic floor feels weak and unsupportive

Constipation and having to bear down to go

Stop and start (prodromal) labor in the past

Take a moment to check yourself for a diastasis.

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Diastasis Recti & Men

Did you just learn about Diastasis Recti and want answers?

You are in the right place.

We have an effective comprehensive online rehab course designed specifically for men. You can fix this in the privacy of your own home on your own schedule.

Symptoms of Functional Core Weakness in Men

Achy weak low back

Difficulty from previous deliveries

Back or pelvis feels like it might “go out”

Achy or sharp pain in your pubic bone

Sciatica pain

Pelvic floor feels weak and unsupportive

Constipation and having to bear down to go

Stop and start (prodromal) labor in the past

Take a moment to check yourself for a diastasis.

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Babies/Toddlers/Children

Everyone is born with some form of Diastasis Recti

What most people do not know is that everyone is actually born with some form of diastasis recti to allow the umbilical cord exit the body. This separation typically closes in the first few weeks after delivery but can take up to 3-4 years or longer to fully close in some children. Lack of closure of the diastasis can contribute to functional core weakness, muscle imbalance, intestinal issues and several complications in normal physical development.

Signs and Symptoms of DR in Babies and Toddlers

A trench or football shaped bulge down the midline of the tummy when they do crunch like movements, cough or cry.

Bulging tummy that gets worse with activity, throughout the day or with eating.

Overall weakness in the core – affecting posture, developmental delays, ability to balance, walk, run, lift, reach.

Sluggish intestinal function, bloating, gas, constipation, and the need to bear down to have a bowel movements.

Flared rib cage or barrel chest

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