Diastasis Recti is very common for all women who have had children, and if you've had surgery like I did while pregnant, then the gap can be more significant. If you've never noticed this, take a moment, lie on your back, and press your fingers against the middle of your core. If you have a gap, then you have Diastasis Recti.
Debra Rose Wilson, Ph.D.,says, "Excessive inner-abdominal pressure causes diastasis recti. During pregnancy, your abdominal muscles and connective tissues become stretched from your expanding uterus. The pregnancy hormones relaxin and estrogen help them along. Pushing during delivery can also lead to diastasis recti."
You may wonder why this is the first post in the ab challenge. It's because Diastasis Recti can result in...
Core stability and mobility
back pain
pelvic pain
damage to your posture
pelvic floor dysfunction
hernia, in extreme cases
But there is a way to close this gap. December's featured snacker, Bri Joy, Rev X Lead Instructor, Revelation Wellness Educator, Certified Personal Trainer, and Nutrition Coach in Training, has a workout video to help you "close the gap."
Hi Heather, more great information on bone building. Also I am almost through the 28 day calendar and it has been fantastic! I highly recommend it.
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Marychic
Feb 04
Heather,
This is great info to share ! I recently had my second bone density test and it had improved from the first one. I trust that it due to the strength training classes I attend with you and my diet !
Hi Heather, excellent information on Bone health. Also, I just finished the 31 day challenge and it was fantastic. Looking forward to the 28 challenge starting tomorrow. Thank you for having all this information and for the great workouts!
Hey, thanks for the info Heather. It actually makes a lot of sense. Haven’t thought about that before. Looks like I’ll be adding a little salt and a little maple syrup!
Heather, I read this last week and I just read it again this morning. Thank you so much for posting this.
So beautiful...and AMEN!
Great info Heather! This will come in handy when I go camping!
Hi Heather, more great information on bone building. Also I am almost through the 28 day calendar and it has been fantastic! I highly recommend it.
Heather,
This is great info to share ! I recently had my second bone density test and it had improved from the first one. I trust that it due to the strength training classes I attend with you and my diet !
Hi Heather, excellent information on Bone health. Also, I just finished the 31 day challenge and it was fantastic. Looking forward to the 28 challenge starting tomorrow. Thank you for having all this information and for the great workouts!
Hey, thanks for the info Heather. It actually makes a lot of sense. Haven’t thought about that before. Looks like I’ll be adding a little salt and a little maple syrup!