What causes your stomach to look like you are pregnant?

You could have a condition called Diastasis Recti Abdominus, or DRA. DRA is caused by an increase in abdominal pressure and occurs when the rectus abdominus, the abdominal muscle that runs down the center of your stomach, separates.

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Do you still have a poochy belly despite exercising and eating well? You could have a condition called Diastasis Recti Abdominus, or DRA. DRA is caused by an increase in abdominal pressure and occurs when the rectus abdominus, the abdominal muscle that runs down the center of your stomach, separates. Men, women, and children can all develop DRA, since conditions such as obesity and chronic constipation can cause an increase in abdominal pressure. People who have a history of abdominal surgeries across the midline are also at risk for DRA. However, DRA is most common in women who are pregnant or postpartum. Almost all pregnant women will have some kind of separation of their rectus abdominus muscle during pregnancy. Most separation resolves on its own after delivery, but approximately 33 percent of women still have DRA six months after giving birth.

How to Tell if You Have DRA

To see if you have DRA, simply lie down with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Place your hand on your stomach so that your fingertips are pointing downward into your belly button. Lift your head and neck of the floor and see if you feel a space that you can sink your fingers into. Repeat this above and below the belly button. If you can sink at least two or three fingers into this space, DRA is present. If you do have diastasis recti, therapy is important to prevent future injuries such as low back pain. Many websites and articles claim that you can do one exercise every day to fix your “mummy tummy,” but no one magic exercise can correct DRA; minimizing or healing DRA requires a multifaceted approach. You can’t strengthen only the abdominals and expect a “cure” if you aren’t properly performing other everyday tasks such as lifting, walking, breathing, sitting, eating, standing, carrying children, squatting, and exercising. Similarly, you are not limited to certain types of exercises because you have DRA as long as you are performing helpful exercises correctly and are strong enough to do so without increasing abdominal pressure even more. If you have a poochy belly and suspect you have DRA, call us at (804) 764-1000 or click here to request an appointment. Your evaluation with a Sheltering Arms physical therapist will not only include an assessment of your abdominal muscles, but we will also assess your posture, gait, body mechanics, breathing, and diet as well as an evaluation of your back, hip, pelvic floor, and leg strength. Treatment will include a customized exercise plan to address your specific problems and lifestyle changes that will improve all of these areas.

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What can I eat instead of snacks?

Healthy Snack Alternatives String cheese or cheese cubes and whole-grain crackers. Hummus and whole-wheat pita bread. Carrots, pepper strips, and celery sticks (sometimes with ranch dressing to dip) Edamame (soy beans) and sweet cherry tomatoes. More items... •

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String cheese or cheese cubes and whole-grain crackers

Hummus and whole-wheat pita bread

Carrots, pepper strips, and celery sticks (sometimes with ranch dressing to dip)

Edamame (soy beans) and sweet cherry tomatoes

Whole fruit or fruit slices (dipped in lemon juice to prevent them from turning brown)

Trail mix made with cereals, nuts, pretzels, dried fruit, or raisins

Individual serving-sized containers of low-fat, low-sugar yogurt (look for no more than 20 grams of sugar per 6 ounces)

Baked tortilla chips and salsa

Popcorn without added salt or butter

Single portion-sized cups of unsweetened apple sauce or fruit packed in its own juice, without added sugar Celery sticks stuffed with peanut butter and sprinkled with raisins or other dried fruit (cranberries, blueberries)

Kale chips

Kale, an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and potassium, is quickly becoming an American staple. A member of the cabbage family, kale can be added to pastas, salads, stir-fries, soups, and stews. It can also be steamed, sautéed, or baked. For a healthy, delicious snack, drizzle washed and dried kale leaves (stems removed) with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with salt. Bake on a cookie sheet in a 350-degree oven for 10 minutes, or until crispy.

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