Diastasis recti occurs when your left and right abdominal muscles stretch past their limits. It’s more common in pregnant and postpartum women, though men and infants can develop it as well.
The condition typically develops during the third trimester, when the baby experiences the most growth. The thin band of connective tissue, called the linea alba, that sits between your abdominal muscles, overstretches, and doesn’t snap back. As a result, the left and right abdominal muscles stay separated.
Commonly called “ab gap,” this condition can cause your belly to stick out or protrude above or below the belly button. That’s why, WeCare Medical Associates offers Emsculpt NEO as a diastasis recti treatment in Fredericksburg.
