Have you ever been told to “engage your core”? There is a good reason why. Your core muscles are what provides you spinal stability with exercise and your daily activities. Your core muscles are not just your abdominals. The core includes the transversus abdominis, obliques, pelvic floor, diaphragm, and erector spinae. Strengthening your core muscles helps improve your posture, balance, spinal stability, and decreases your risk of lower back pain. To learn more about your core strength, a physical therapist can provide an assessment and create a tailored exercise program focusing on the areas you need to strengthen.
