- Anatomy of The Spine
- Back Pain in Children
- Caring for your Spine
- Emerging Spinecare Trends
- Evaluation of Spinal Disorders
- Exercise and The Spine
- Intervention - Spinal Disorders
- Intervertebral Disc
- Non Surgical Options
- Nutrition and Spinecare
- Options for Spine Treatments
- Pregnancy and Back Pain
- Prevalence of Spine Disorders
- Sleep and the Spine
- Spinecare Introduction
- Spinehealth and Disease
- Surgical Interventions
- Treatment with Medications
- Understanding Back Pain
Spinecare Topics
Exercise and The Spine
Core Muscle Strengthening
Core Muscle Strengthening
The core of the body is considered the area around the trunk and pelvis. This includes the lower back. The core muscles are the superficial and deep spinal extensor muscles, abdominal muscles, pelvic floor muscles, and hip girdle muscles. This is also the place where the bodies center of gravity lies while standing upright. There are many large and small muscles which help provide functional stability to the core area of the body. A strong core is required for efficient trunk and limb movement. The act of walking requires core muscle strength, endurance and coordinated pattern of muscle contraction and relaxation. Weak core muscles results in postural deviations and less efficient trunk and extremity movement. Training core muscles is a very important part of any overall fitness training that and is particularly important during back therapy. Strong core muscles help to stabilize and protect the back. The core muscles are often overlooked in general exercise programs utilizing weight machines.
The term “good core stability� refers to muscles of the lower trunk, low back and pelvis which are adequlety conditioned to provide support to the core area of the body. Another definition of core stability is the ability of the core muscles to work in an efficient and coordinated fashion to maintain correct alignment of the spine and pelvis while the limbs are moving. This leads to numerous benefits including muscular bracing of the back during movement, controlled and coordinated movement, a stable center of gravity and the capacity for enhanced physical performance during sporting activities. The measurement of core stability is more difficult than measuring core muscle strength for the former requires assessment of coordination and balance.
A weak core may result in poor posture, low back dysfunction, low back pain, hip pain, muscle injuries and limited physical performance. Weak core muscles can also contribute to the development and progression of scoliosis.
The term “good core stability� refers to muscles of the lower trunk, low back and pelvis which are adequlety conditioned to provide support to the core area of the body. Another definition of core stability is the ability of the core muscles to work in an efficient and coordinated fashion to maintain correct alignment of the spine and pelvis while the limbs are moving. This leads to numerous benefits including muscular bracing of the back during movement, controlled and coordinated movement, a stable center of gravity and the capacity for enhanced physical performance during sporting activities. The measurement of core stability is more difficult than measuring core muscle strength for the former requires assessment of coordination and balance.
A weak core may result in poor posture, low back dysfunction, low back pain, hip pain, muscle injuries and limited physical performance. Weak core muscles can also contribute to the development and progression of scoliosis.
