Imagine the pelvis being your foundation. If it’s unstable, then the other structures like the back and spine’s muscles will have to take up the slack. But these structures were never designed for this job.
When doing stabilization exercises for spine stabilization, it’s important to keep the spine neutral and learn to maintain it throughout life.
However, straight does not mean neutral. In fact, it means the spine’s natural curves should be allowed to be present. Remember that it’s essential that the spine is allowed to function.
Once you’ve maintained neutral spine, then your next step is to strengthen the core. Controlling the pelvis is controlling the spine, so proper pelvic stabilization and lower abdominal re-training is a must.
Keep in mind that the pelvis is where the spine is attached and is also the foundation of the body. Remember that when the foundation is off, the other structures will suffer and take the slack. If you don’t want to lack spinal control, then you need to learn pelvic control.
Controlling the pelvis is what you need to figure out. Core strengthening exercises is an option, so engage your lower abdominal and muscles to properly function.
How can this be done? Then you need to know that sit ups and crunches are not the way to do it. Abs are not strengthened through leg raises and crunches.
Actually, they can cause back issues and make it worse because of the increased pressures and stresses on the disks.
It’s important to begin at the foundation or core, which is lower abdominal training.
Using proper abdominal firing, there’s less stress on the vertebral disks in training the lower abdominal wall and it also activates the movement system.
This training will allow proper activation to your muscles and movement patterns, as well as your tissues having less stress and muscular and mechanical efficiency.
When it comes to core training, remember proper lower abdominal contraction or Abdominal Bracing. During firing of the abdominal wall, deactivate hip flexors and keep your upper body and legs relaxed.
Learning the concept of spine stabilization with neutral spine will lead you to have knowledge on how to maintain and work within the coordinated spinal mechanics.
