What is core stability?
Suffering from back or neck pain? The cause can often be attributed to weakened ‘core stability’.
In my view, this is the basis that should be given priority in training. It forms the foundation on which movements are built.
This principle also applies to building a company; you start with a solid foundation before you start on larger projects. That way you avoid having to constantly put out fires.
The same applies to strength training. Start by building a strong foundation.
Here is a blog about core stability.
What is core stability?
Imagine an orchestra. Just like any musician in an orchestra, they have to keep their instruments playing together in a well-coordinated way despite constant changes in tempo and volume. Your body has to coordinate every muscle to create a purposeful and fluid movement.
The muscles around the spine—the front and side abs, the back muscles, and even the larger muscles that span multiple joints, like the lats and psoas—are considered the body’s “core.” The glutes are also an important part of the core. These muscles must work together to improve the stability of the spine.
How does the ‘core’ work?
First, when muscles contract, they create force and stiffness. It is the stiffness that is important for stability. Think of the spine as a flexible rod that needs to be stiffened to carry the load. This is the function of muscles. Second, the body functions as a linked system, making a movement requires stability. All movements of the body require proper coordination of muscles. To move, run or squat, spinal stiffness and core stability are required.
What if you have a weak core?
When the core cannot meet the stability demands placed on the body during certain exercises, parts of the spine are overloaded with forces that increase the risk of injury and impair performance. Every muscle that surrounds or attaches to the spine must work together with other muscles to produce safe, efficient, and, when necessary, powerful movements.
Conclusion
It is therefore essential to ensure that the central part of your body is properly trained in its function. This will help prevent common injuries such as back and neck pain.
