Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy
There is sufficient literature to back up the fact that core strengthening exercises have a positive impact in the improvement back pain severity scores.
Core muscles of the body include the abdominal wall muscles, back muscles, the pelvic floor muscles and the diaphragm. They are important in maintaining the stability of the spine and exercising your core muscles is a very important aspect of spine rehabilitation programs and also for preventive back programs.
Major core muscles include
- Pelvic floor muscles
- Transversus abdominis
- Multifidus
- Internal and External obliques
- Rectus abdominis
- Erector spinae
- Diaphragm
Minor core muscles include
- Lattismus Dorsi
- Gluteus maximus
- Trapezius
Advantages of swimming
- Complete all over body work up
- Builds endurance, tones up muscles and improves their strength
- Helps maintaining a healthy weight and improve cardiovascular fitness