Core stability and core strength are terms that are often used interchangeably when talking about your core muscles, whether in the rehabilitative or traditional fitness environments. However, while the two concepts are related by the same muscle group, the specifics are actually quite different. Focusing on improving both your core strength AND stability can help improve posture, make you less injury prone, and avoid creating imbalances in your body…all of which are critical for improving and maintain the health of your back.
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“Stand up straight, even if it hurts.” That sentence has been engrained in me by my chiropractor ever since I started on my healing journey, and it will be forever etched in my brain. It took me a while to correct my postural issues, but now that I’ve corrected them, I really can’t imagine living any other way. Although it took time, but now, it’s actually harder for me NOT to stand up straight.