- The core muscles act together to stabilize the spine and protect it from injury during static and dynamic motion.
Core Strengthening
Clinical Example
- The core is a group of deep muscles including the transverse abdominals, multifidus (short back extensors), diaphragm and the pelvic floor.
- A young dancer suffers from chronic low back pain while dancing and at the end of the day.
Treatment
- Exercises such as the plank to retrain the transverse abdominals and the short back extensors are prescribed.
- The patient is taught how to integrate the core while dancing to eliminate the pain.
