10 things about Rectus Diastasis that everyone should know

1.

Rectus Diastasis = the separation of abdominal muscles in the midline wider than 2 cm /1 inch



2.

It most often develops throughout pregnancy, so the most affected group of population is the women after giving birth.

3.

BUT it does not only develop due to pregnancy, so it does not only affect the women after giving birth.



4.

Incorrect training, wrongly executed abdominal exercises can lead to Rectus Diastasis for anyone.

5.
Once evolved it needs constant attention. You closed it in vain if you don't care about it anymore or if you continue to train with the wrong technique. It will reappear.


6.
Regular lower back pain, weak pelvic floor muscles and big tummy can all accompany Rectus Diastasis.

7.
In most cases the separation can be closed to less than 1 cm (half an inch) in 1-2 weeks with a few minutes of exercises - targeting this problem.

8.
It is important to be aware of your condition through your entire life and after have closed the separation you should take care of keeping it closed.



9.
You don't have to do (apparently) difficult exercises in order to close the separation. The hard plank exercises could be harmfull in this condition.

10.
Don't believe those who tell you this is the price of giving birth. It is possible to do something to keep the Rectus Diastasis smaller even during pregnancy so the regeneration will be easier.




+1 The problem can be solved even if your labour was long time ago, even after years. It is never too late to begin.



Original text:

Renáta Tőkés 
Fitness trainer 
Pre- and Postnatal Fitness Specialist (AFPA)
Country Leader of Kangatraining in Hungary 
RTM - Rectus Training Method Founder
NMPT instruktor 

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