Focus on Wellness: Core strength prevents back pain

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About 80 percent of people suffer from low back pain at some point in their lives. While there are many potential factors that affect your risk of back pain, one of the more fundamental causes of back pain are weak abdominal muscles.

If your core strength is deficient, it can lead to overcompensation in other parts of the body during activity, causing hip tightness and postural stress. A weak core can also increase your risk of suffering from injuries that cause low back pain, such as sprains, strains, and herniated discs.

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