Asking for my younger sister actually, she is not pregnant but has bad ab pain after some heavy gym workouts. Someone mentioned this muscle to her and now we are worried. Can it happen without pregnancy at all?
It can happen outside pregnancy from injury or heavy strain. But honestly self diagnosing this is tricky, the symptoms overlap with other things. A quick visit to a doctor will give you a clear answer.
Haan it can. Pregnancy separates the muscle (diastasis) but a tear itself can come from strain, accidents or heavy lifting in anyone. For an actual diagnosis you really need a doctor to examine it.
Yes it can, its not only a pregnancy thing. Heavy lifting, sudden strain or a strong cough or even some sports injuries can do it to anyone. If you suspect a tear with pain and swelling, best to get it checked by a doctor rather than guess.
From what my trainer once told me, yes, an abdominal strain or tear can happen from improper lifting or overdoing core workouts even without pregnancy. Thats why form matters so much. If it hurts a lot get it looked at, dont push through.
