There is a muscle group that is very important to your health, but many people don’t really know what it is. In fact, when I first heard about the core I just assumed that people were talking about their abdominal muscles of which i was very wrong.
The fact is that, your core is actually a system of 29 muscles which includes your upper back muscles (head carriage), gluteals (pelvis stabilization), oblique and what you consider "abs".
The muscles of the core run the length of the trunk and torso; and when they contract they stabilize the spine, pelvis and shoulder girdle and create a solid base of support.
A well conditioned core will allow you to greatly improve any athletic activities you may do from golf to bowling or really anything else. In fact, according to the highly respected Mayo Clinic, “strong core muscles make it easier to do most physical activities.”
Some researchers however, believe that the core muscles help control movements, transfer energy, shift body weight and move in any direction. A strong core distributes the stresses of weight-bearing and protects the back.
Two recently published studies concluded that weak or poorly controlled core muscles have been associated with low back pain. This is because the back muscles are responsible for movements such as extension and flexion of the spine and rotation of the trunk.
When you have excessive or uneven shock on the spine, it may lead to back problems. And it can even be exaggerated because weak core muscles lead to improper positioning or a forward tilt. But, when your core is stronger and more correctly balanced, there is less uneven strain on the spine.
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