236 | Do Core Exercises Help Back Pain?
Welcome to Episode 236 of The Optimal Body Podcast
Do Core Exercises Help Back Pain?
Will a strong core prevent back pain? DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into what the true core consists of and the most effective way of bracing your core, analogous to creating a natural weightlifting brace. They describe how the core is not the whole story and the role mobility plays in your back pain, emphasizing the need to build control and resilience through ALL motions of the spine. Furthermore, they mention how psychological and social influences impact back pain and how advantageous training rotation can be. Let’s dive in!
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What You Will Learn PT Pearl:
02:42 – Does a strong core prevent back pain?
03:15 – What is the core?
07:34 – Creating a natural weightlifting belt
13:17 – Why your core isn’t the whole story?
17:04 – Psychological and social influences on back pain
20:47 – The importance of rotational strength
22:57 – We have a solution for you!
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