The Core muscles would include the External and
Internal Obliques, Rectus Abdominis, Transversus
Abdominis, Iliospoas, Quadratus Lumborum and some
deeper muscles of the spine. The balance in strength
of these muscles keep the pelvic region in balance.
Of course, the erector muscles of the back are very
important too. Much of the imbalance in the back
begins with imbalance in the pelvic region. Some
knee, ankle, shoulder and neck pain can begin from
inbalance in the pelvic region.
Most people work their abdominal muscles and they do
not work their Transversus Abdominis. The
Transversus Abdominis muscle is the major stabilizer
of the lower back. Many things we do in our daily
life depends on this muscle to stabilize our low
back so we don't get injured. When the Tranversus
Abdominis muscle is weak and not performing it's job
it was created to do, other muscles try to do it's
job. This is one of the big reasons for low back
strain.
Have you been seeing people sitting on the big balls
and standing on balance boards or discs as they
perform exercises? These are great techniques to
strengthen the CORE muscles and a fun way too. |