Research has proven that the abdominal muscles are designed to work together so trying to target your upper and lower rectus abdominis separately is not efficient.

 At the Winchester Institute, Dr. Haggerty understands the necessity of core strength in preventing low back pain episodes. This is why he stays up to date on the latest core strengthening research to provide his patients with the information needed to stay injury free.

Current research has proven that sucking in your abdomen to activate the transverse abdominis may actually cause instability of the spine. To properly brace your spine a person should contact their core as if they were going to take a blow to the stomach.

 At the Winchester Institute, Dr. Haggerty understands the necessity of core strength in preventing low back pain episodes. This is why he stays up to date on the latest core strengthening research to provide his patients with the information needed to stay injury free.

One of the best core stability exercises not currently utilized by many patients is the “stir the pot” exercise. The patient will assume a push-up position but place his/her elbows or forearms on a Swiss ball. They then move their elbows in a circle keeping their core as stable as possible.

At the Winchester Institute, Dr. Haggerty understands the necessity of core strength in preventing low back pain episodes. This is why he stays up to date on the latest core strengthening research to provide his patients with the information needed to stay injury free.