When the linea alba is torn with diastasis recti, the core loses its integrity as a continuous, encircling band of connected muscles around the trunk. Execution: Sit or stand tall with good posture.

As the uterus expands, it stretches the connective tissue called linea alba that joins the abdominal muscles. This natural separation allows space for the baby to grow, but it can persist after ...

The linea alba does not contract like the muscles do. When people with diastsis recti do a sit up, a bulge in the upper abdomen will appear. This non- tender bulge extends from just below the ...

Rihanna’s belly-baring maternity outfits reveal a dark line down the center of her abdomen, which experts say is common and "completely normal." Here's what causes it.

Diastasis recti happens when the top layer of abdominal muscles stretches apart to make room for a growing baby. These are the rectus abdominal muscles that run vertically along the front of your ...

By flattening the abdominal wall, ... As mentioned above, in the front, the transversus abdominis muscle attaches to the ...

During pregnancy, your body goes through many changes. One of these is the development of linea nigra, a dark line that can form on your abdomen. Find out why the linea nigra forms, and what, if ...

The seat belt (which undoubtedly helped save your life) can put enough stress on the connective tissue (called the linea alba) to separate the muscles. Of course, it’s possible it was there ...

Diastasis recti occurs when the linea alba—the band of tissue that connects your left and right rectus ... The result is a bulging of the abdomen, according to Kate VanDamme, P.T., D.P.T ...

'During pregnancy, the abdominal muscles are stretched with the baby's growth and the linea alba [connective tissue that runs between the abdomen] gets softer due to the release of pregnancy ...