Core Strength and Back Pain Improve your core to relieve your pain!
You may be surprised how frequently issues with the neck and back actually stem from issues with core strength. Your core refers to the muscles thatmakeupyour torso, includingyourabdomen.Thesemuscles are called the core because they are at the center of your body, and they are necessary in just about every action that you engage in. Everything from walking and running and swimming to sitting and driving require you to engage your core. Therearea lotof reasons to improvecorestrengthoutsideofanyexisting neck or back pain. When you improve your core, you are likely to also improve your posture and thereby reduce your risk of developing further back pain in the future. Furthermore, the exercise that helps to improve core strength is often helpful in promoting weight loss, and for those who are overweight, this could also help reduce pain in the neck and the back. Sometimes,whenyourcore isweak, itcancauseyou toexperienceadded pressure on areas like your neck and back. There are a lot of ways that workingwithaphysical therapistcanhelpyou improveyourcorestrength. You may be encouraged to practice core exercises, for example, which may includeabdominalcrunchesor leg lifts.Lightweight-trainingactivities are also frequently helpful, as are balance-based activities like yoga. If you haven’t spent much time building core strength in the past, then working with a physical therapist is a great place to start. Your physical therapist will guide you through proper postures and movements to reduce further risk of injury. For more information about how to start improving your core, contact us.
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