Can a diastasis recti hurt your lungs by the muscles pushing upward?

September 9, 2015
Asked By:mannyvivo in Oceanside, CA

I have diastasis recti for about 10 years now and my conditions makes me look like I have beer belly. By the way I am 61 years old. Some times I feel like the loose muscles are pushing upward and makes it hard to take a breath. what do you think??

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September 10, 2015

Answer: Diastasis recti and breathing issues.

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Answer: Rectus concerns

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