the importance of strong core muscles

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Do you know how much you rely on your core muscles? So many basic, every day tasks rely on strong core muscles –

bending over, turning to look over your shoulder, sitting up straight, standing. Those are simple, basic tasks, but many

exercise, have physical jobs, and do housework and yardwork regularly. In fact, even those who spend most of the

day at a computer will bene�t from a strong core, as a strong core takes the strain o� the lower back and assists with

posture.

If your core muscles aren’t strong, you may experience balance and instability issues, chronic pain, and higher risk of

injury. At OSR Physical Therapy, our team can assess your core strength and determine if that is an area that needs to

be focused on.

The core is not limited just to abs – the mid and lower back is included in the core as well. It’s important to do exercises

that include all of the core muscles and not just the abs. Some exercises that may be recommended to improve core

strength include:

Bridge: lying on your back with your knees bent, raise the hips o� the �oor, focusing on tightening your abdominal

muscles and avoiding tilting the hips.

Regular or modi�ed plank: lying on your stomach, raise your body up so that you’re resting on your forearms, focusing

on tightening your abdominal muscles and avoiding arching your back. A regular plank is when you’re balanced on

your toes; a modi�ed plank is when you’re balanced on your knees.

Superman: lying on your stomach with arms straight out in front of you, lift both your arms and legs o� the �oor,

keeping your eyes forward.

For more information about core strengthening exercises, or how core strength can help with lower back pain, talk to

the OSR physical therapy team at your next appointment!

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