An Introduction to Core Stability

CORE STABILITY

WHAT IS CORE STABILITY ?

· What is core ?

Core relates to the bodily region bounded by the abdominal wall, the pelvis, the lower back and the diaphragm

· What is stability?

The ability to stabilise the body during movement

Core stability

Means that the trunk of your body-your core-is strong and able to support the rest of your muscles as you move. When your core is not stable because its muscles are weak, you may lose your balance more easily. And you may hurt yourself more easily when you make sudden movements or movements you're not used to.

MUSCLES OF CORE STABILITY :

· transversus abdominis

· internal and external obliques

· quadratus lumborum

· the diaphragm

AIM

The aim of increasing core stability is to effectively recruit the trunk musculature and then learn to control the position of lumber spine during dynamic movments.

INDICATIONS FOR CORE STABILITY TRAINING

1. Low Back Pain

2. Back Problems and Injuries

3. Fitness

4. Herniated Disc

5. Low Back Pain

6. Physical Therapy

CONTRAINDICATIONS

1. This exercise is certainly contraindicated for anyone at risk of low-back injury or re-injury due to the high spine loads and the extended posture.

2. Compression intolerated lumber spine pathology

3. Patients with sub acute or chronic low back pain with no clinical signs suggesting the presence of spinal instability

CORE STABILITY EXCERCISES

2 things are necessary for performing core stability exercises

· Correct breathing (diaphragmatic breathing)

· Neutral spine position (maintaining normal curves of spine)

Exercises are:

· Abdominal crunch