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(Medical-NewsWire.com, July 12, 2013 ) Avondale, AZ -- Many times in physical therapy sessions or when exercising in general, instructors are always telling patients to "keep the core engaged". But not many people know exactly what the "core" is and it's purpose.
What instructors mean when they say the "core" is essentially "core stability". Being stable in the center, or proximally, will lead to better mobility. Core stability is provided by the abdominal muscles and some back muscles. There are four layers of abdominal muscles. From most superficial to the deepest, they are: the rectus abdominus, the external obliques, the internal obliques, and the transverse abdominus.
The rectus abdominus is the most superficial, its fibers run vertically and is most easily seen as the "six pack". Its main function is to flex the trunk, bringing the ribcage closer to the pelvis. The external and internal obliques comprise the next two deeper layers. These fibers run diagonally at right angles to each other with their main function being to rotate and flex the trunk. The deepest layer is the transverse abdominus, its fibers run horizontally around the trunk, connecting the front midline to the spine. When the transverse abdominus contracts, it stabilizes the trunk and maintains abdominal pressure, basically acting like a corset. A strong core stabilizes you and acts like a natural brace for your joints.
Avondale Health Center offers physiotherapy and would like to demonstrate two very simple core strengthening exercises that anyone can do at home. Please get a proper diagnosis for your back pain before you begin any type of regimen.
About Avondale Health Center
We provide responsible pain relief and management as well as testosterone and female hormone therapy here in Avondale . We believe in finding the cause of your pain or problem and not getting you dependent on addictive narcotic pain killers.
Avondale Health Center
Jessica Smith
623-935-9920
info@avondalehealthcenter.com
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