10/22/2025
Did you know? What does normal core development look like?
The image is a 10-12 month old child with diastasis recti or DRA.
This is common but not normal in the postpartum population🤰 and can be improved with physical therapy, it is also commonly seen in children too.
Core stability upright is developing about 6 months old when a child is learning to sit.
🚩 After 6-8 months of age we should not continue to see this red flag of poor core stability and poor intrabdominal pressure management. Normal trunk shape should be rectangular or somewhat triangular. Not 🍎apple shaped.
Proper core development and stability impacts many aspects of life: breathing, regular bowel movements, posture, agility, later in life back/hip pain, and the list goes on. 😮💨
If you have questions about you or your child, please don’t hesitate to ask for an evaluation. Most insurance allows direct access so no referral is necessary.
