Why Core Strength is key and how improving it can help prevent Back Pain:
With the evenings noticeably lighter and longer, thoughts turn towards what you want to be doing through spring and summer. If back, joint or muscle pain is stopping you from enjoying life, you might need to think about improving your core stability.
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Wherever your aspirations lie, chances are that you would benefit from more robustness to make the most of 2025. Now is a great time to think about those muscles around your middle usually referred to as ‘core’. The research is unequivocal. Strength and endurance in these core muscles is protective against back pain. Improving strength will add value to your time, however you choose to spend it.
What exercises will help:
Why not head over to our previous blog page where we cover the types of exercises that the research suggests. You can also find pages on breathing, walking, running with couch-to-5k and 10k schedules. It’s not about hard-core sit ups or a punishing regime but finding the best route to improve your core stability and reduce back, joint and muscle pain.
So, to improve your core strength and reduce back pain, start with some simple exercises at home or in the gym this spring. Then you can look forward to a healthier, stronger and more productive 2025.
If you would like bespoke guidance or have any concerns, book an appointment and we can discuss your individual needs. A new patient appointment takes about an hour, will include taking a full history, a thorough examination and any appropriate treatment. We will work with you to find a plan that fits with the realities of your life and helps you to find the improvement you are looking for.