Back in November, pro middle-distance runner Alysia Montaño underwent surgery to treat her diastasis recti—a partial or complete separation of the rectus abdominis (a.k.a. abdominal muscles), which ...

A popped belly button and stretch marks aren’t the only changes your midsection goes through with a growing bump. After giving birth, you might have noticed that there’s a gap between the left and ...

The most common symptoms of diastasis recti is a bulge in your stomach and lower back pain. A physical therapist who specializes in postpartum recovery can recommend exercises to help relieve symptoms ...

Lauren Askew, who was left with a large bump after giving birth to twins due to diastasis recti, is pictured here three years postpartum. (Supplied) When I see people speculating if someone's pregnant ...

Toward the end of your pregnancy or after giving birth, some women notice either an indentation or a bulge in the middle of their belly. This is likely a common condition known as diastasis recti.

Medically reviewed by Raynetta Samuels, PT, DPT, CLT Key Takeaways Physical therapy can help treat diastasis recti by ...

Introduction: Endoscopic subcutaneous onlay approach (SCOLA) mesh repair in combination with anterior plication of diastasis has recently become a commonly performed procedure. Aim: The aim of this ...

Welcoming a new life into the world is a miraculous journey, but for many mothers, the aftermath of pregnancy includes physical changes that may raise questions about what's considered normal. One ...

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- It happens to so many moms: Months, even years after giving birth, they just can't get their pre-baby tummy back. Photos of elite runner and Arizona mother Stephanie Rothstein Bruce ...

You may have heard about diastasis recti in postpartum women, but the condition can affect anyone, including men. The most notable symptom of diastasis recti is a noticeable pooch in your stomach.