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 ...

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 ...

No one is saying it’s easy to whip your abs into shape — baby or no baby. But you may be one of hundreds of thousands of people suffering from an incurable condition that is making matters worse: ...

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 ...

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.

It usually takes over 9 months to lose the weight you gained during pregnancy and get back to your pre-pregnancy body. However, a belly bulge that persists long after your baby is born can also be a ...

If you’ve never had kids, it’s easy to assume that with plenty of crunches and a healthy diet, your belly will eventually go back to normal after you give birth. After all, plenty of women have babies ...

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 ...

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.