How to Perform a Self-Check for Diastasis Recti

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Still feel like your core is weak long after pregnancy—or notice a bulge or doming when you sit up? You might have diastasis recti, a common condition where the abdominal muscles separate, often after childbirth or abdominal pressure. This can lead to symptoms like low back pain, bladder leaks, and a stubborn belly bulge that just won’t go away.

In this video, I’ll guide you through a simple step-by-step self-check to see if you may have diastasis recti. You’ll learn how to assess the width and depth of the separation, what it means, and how to take the next steps if you find a gap. As a pelvic floor physical therapist, I’ll also explain why this condition matters and how healing is possible—with the right exercises and support.

Here’s what you will learn:
00:00 How to Perform a Self-Check for Diastasis Recti
01:18 Signs of Diastasis Recti
02:00 Step #2: Performing the Self-Check
03:00 Step #3: Understanding Your Results
04:29 What to Do If You Have Diastasis Recti

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