Core Stabilization – Foundation of a Healthy Lower Back
Core Stabilization
We often hear our doctors, therapists, and trainers discuss core stabilization and how integral it is for the function and health of our bodies, especially for our lower backs.
What is core stabilization?
Core stabilization refers to your ability to keep your core structure (torso, abdomen, and spine) relatively stable as the skeleton (legs, arms, and connecting structures) is recruited to do physical work like walking, running, throwing, and lifting.
Why is it important?
Research reveals patients with lower back pain have delayed or insufficient firing patterns of the transversus abdominis muscles compared to control groups with no back pain. Although researchers admit it does not prove this muscle delay causes lower back pain, their findings clearly identify a relationship between core stabilization and lumbar spine symptoms. Results from these studies show that by increasing the activation of the core stabilizers, primarily the transversus abdominis, back pain may be reduced or prevented.
Although a consultation with your Chiropractor is your best bet for a speedy recovery from acute low back pain, it looks like an abdominal contraction-a-day can really help keep the long-term pain away!
Ask your Chiropractor to recommend the best core-strengthening exercise for you.
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Core Stabilization Exercises for Back Pain
5 Effective Back Pain Prevention Excersises
Here is another video from the Ontario Chiropractic Association on this topic of back pain prevention exercises:
This video goes through 5 exercises for low back pain prevention which are essentially ways to move the back safely and to encourage proper motion of the spine. Remember that if done improperly they can aggravate the back more or cause it to be painful longer. Consult with a Chiropractor to ensure to are on the right path to improving your condition. I usually encourage patients to do another simple exercise for back pain prevention.
- Diaphragmatic Breathing
- Cat and Camel
- Brettzel
- Dead Bug Progression
- Bird Dog
Disclaimer
This information and linked articles should be taken for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon for health care advice.
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