197- What Your Rib Cage Has to Do With Leaking, Diastasis & Core Weakness

Most women think of their core as their abs—but your core is so much more than that.

Your rib cage, diaphragm, pelvic floor, and abdominal wall all work together as a pressure management system. When one piece isn't functioning well, the entire system can struggle.

In this episode, Dr. Des dives into one of the most overlooked components of core and pelvic floor health: the rib cage. We discuss how pregnancy, postpartum recovery, stress, posture, and even modern lifestyles can impact rib mobility, breathing mechanics, and ultimately your ability to generate strength and support.

If you've been dealing with core weakness, pelvic floor symptoms, diastasis recti, chronic tension, or feel like you've hit a plateau in your recovery, this episode may help uncover a missing piece of the puzzle.

In This Episode, We Explore:

✨ Why your rib cage is an important part of your core system

✨ How breathing, posture, and pressure management are connected

✨ The effects of pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and stress on rib mobility

✨ Common signs your rib cage may not be moving well

✨ The difference between rib flare and healthy rib movement

✨ How rib mobility affects your pelvic floor and core function

✨ Simple exercises to improve rib cage mobility and breathing