Diastasis recti occurs when your rectus abdominis muscles (six-pack ab muscles) separate during pregnancy from being stretched. The separation can make your belly stick out or bulge months or …

Oct 31, 2024 · “ Diastasis recti ” means your belly sticks out because the space between your left and right belly muscles has widened. You might call it a “pooch.” It's very common among pregnant women.

Nov 16, 2025 · Diastasis recti (DRA) is the separation of abdominal muscles, which is common after pregnancy or weight gain. You may need physical therapy and surgery to restore core strength and …

Aug 28, 2025 · Rectus abdominis diastasis (RAD; diastasis recti, divarication of the rectus abdominis, abdominal muscle separation) is an anatomic term describing a condition in which an abnormal …

Nov 20, 2017 · What is diastasis recti? Diastasis recti is the partial or complete separation of the rectus abdominis, or “six-pack” muscles, which meet at the midline of your stomach.

A diastasis recti may appear as a ridge running down the midline of the abdomen, anywhere from the xiphoid process to the umbilicus. It becomes more prominent with straining and may disappear when …

For those with a small or moderate amount of diastasis, weight loss (as appropriate) and/or physical therapy can help improve the distance between the muscles and thus decrease the prominence of …

Diastasis recti (rectus diastasis) or divarication of the recti is a stretching of the linea alba with abnormal widening of the gap between the two medial sides of the rectus abdominis muscle (increased inter …

6 days ago · Diastasis Recti is a condition that affects many individuals, particularly women during and after pregnancy. It involves the separation of the rectus abdominis muscles, which can lead to …

Diastasis recti is an increased distance between the rectus abdominis muscles at the midline caused by weakness in the anterior abdominal wall.