The job of the outermost abdominal muscles (rectus abdominis) is to support your back. When the muscles separate and the connective tissue stretches sideways, the muscles are no longer able to do their job of supporting your back and organs. The muscles must be close together to do this. That is why separated muscles cause back pain.
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