{"id":4273,"date":"2023-06-17T11:11:18","date_gmt":"2023-06-17T11:11:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/?p=4273"},"modified":"2024-06-05T09:29:49","modified_gmt":"2024-06-05T09:29:49","slug":"diastasis-recti-and-back-pain-how-to-resolve-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/back-pain\/diastasis-recti-and-back-pain-how-to-resolve-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Diastasis Recti and Back Pain: How to Resolve it"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Our latest article looks at the link between diastasis recti<\/a> and postpartum back pain<\/a>. We’ll be diving into some of the most common question that we get here at MUTU system from moms experiencing discomfort postpartum, including how abdominal separation can affect the back and what to do about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We’ll look at the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, let’s get started…<\/p>\n\n\n\n We tend to talk about our bodies as a stack of isolated parts rather than systems and structures making up one collective whole. When trying to figure out what can be causing post-birth back pain \u2014 and of course, how to fix it \u2014 it\u2019s better to look at the body holistically. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This means looking into your issue possibly stemming from overall core issues, needing more rest or more movement, focusing on nutrition as well as breathing and exercises, paying attention to your alignment while walking or feeding baby, and so on. Mental health in postpartum and postpartum depression are also often overlooked as causes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In fact, one of the main symptoms of diastasis recti and pelvic floor weakness\/tightness is lower back pain! It\u2019s all often related. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, diastasis recti can contribute to back pain (but not always). Diastasis recti is a condition in which the two sides of the rectus abdominis muscle (your ab muscles!) separate. When your abdominal muscles separate, it can weaken your core, leading to instability and poor support for the spine. This lack of core stability can put additional strain on your back muscles, causing discomfort or pain. Additionally, the altered abdominal mechanics resulting from diastasis recti can affect posture and spinal alignment, further exacerbating back pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Can my postpartum back pain be from diastasis recti or a pelvic floor problem?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Does diastasis recti make your back hurt?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Do pelvic floor problems contribute to postpartum back pain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n