How to tell if you have muscle separation post-pregnancy?

Muscle separation or “diastasis recti” is a very common condition that I see in women post-pregnancy, and often repair as part of an abdominoplasty or “tummy tuck” procedure. But how can you tell if you have abdominal muscle separation, and what are the signs and symptoms?

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EL's Personal Training Studio - 🌟DIAGNOSE DIASTASIS🌟 This simple self-test will help you determine if you have abdominal separation/diastasis recti and help gauge its severity 👉🏼Lie on your back with your knees

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