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Pregnancy is a transformative journey that brings about remarkable changes in a woman’s body. One of these changes can be diastasis recti, a condition where the abdominal muscles separate due to the stretching of connective tissues during pregnancy. While diastasis recti is a common occurrence, it can be associated with various complications, including low back pain.
Understanding Diastasis Recti
Diastasis recti occurs when the two parallel bands of abdominal muscles, the rectus abdominis, separate, creating a gap down the center of the abdomen. This separation can range from a few centimeters to several inches. Diastasis recti is commonly associated with pregnancy, as the growing uterus places pressure on the abdominal muscles and connective tissues, causing them to stretch and weaken. Though the research on positive correlation between diastasis recti and lower back pain is mixed, the implications of diastasis recti can sometimes be attributed to lower back symptoms. 
Diastasis Recti can contribute to low back pain in several ways:

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy can offer valuable benefits for individuals with diastasis recti and low back pain through:

Are you someone that suffers from diastasis recti and low back pain? Call us at Pelvic Health Center in Madison, NJ and set up an appointment with one of our skilled therapists at 908-443-9880 or email us at
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