Stronger Core, Better Back: The Real Secret to Core Stability

Core Stability: More Than Just Abs

You’ve probably heard the advice to “activate your core”. But what does that actually mean? And why does it matter?

Many people think of the core as the abdominals, especially the 6-pack muscles. But true core stability involves a team of deeper muscles around your back, pelvis and hips. These muscles work quietly in the background to support your spine while you move, lift, bend or even just stand still.

Is Your Core Doing Its Job?

You might be surprised. You can have strong core muscles and still lack control. Core stability is about timing and coordination. It is how your body resists strain when you twist, reach, carry a shopping bag, or dig in the garden. If your core is not switching on when it should, other areas of your body may take the load, often leading to discomfort or injury over time.

Learning how to activate your core is not just about doing crunches. Sometimes it’s as simple as maintaining posture while walking or lifting. Other times, it takes targeted exercises to retrain how your muscles fire.

Curious to know more? Start here:

Core Stability
Back Pain
Sports Injury Prevention

These articles go deeper into what your core does, why it matters, and how to improve it.

Book here to see your physiotherapist for assessment and advice on improving you core stability.

      

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