The ‘core’ of the issue: How core stability will resolve your back pain!

At Great Lakes Physical Medicine (GLPM), we’re all about stability.

What we’re focusing on today is our lumbar spine (our lower back). In order to stabilize your low back you need to stabilize all components of your core. Because it is all connected: strengthen your core and you’ll stabilize your lumbar spine.

The core is composed of four main components (low back musculature, abdominal musculature, pelvic floor musculature and the diaphragm).

The pelvic floor muscles: These muscles make up the floor of your core. They line the bottom of your pelvis and support your abdominal organs.

The abdominal muscles: Think of these as the walls of your core. Wrapping around the entire circumference of your abdomen, these muscles contain your abdominal organs, support your spine, and provide mobility to your mid-section.

The diaphragm: The diaphragm is the very top of your core. It is the dominant muscle involved in breathing.

The low back musculature: These are the posterior – or back wall – of the core. Primarily made up of musculature that pull the spine back into extension. There are however muscle that anchor to the lumbar spine from the anterior or front like the psoas musculature, which are sometimes even more dysfunctional.

Looking for simple ways to activate and stabilize the core (and in turn the low back)? Check out the below:

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Interested in taking more steps to advance your health and wellness? Call GLPM at 216-302-0947 and schedule an appointment.