Lower back pain exercises concentrate on abdominal muscles
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 92/100
Clinical research and meta-analyses support the premise that exercises prescribed for lower back pain frequently concentrate on strengthening and stabilizing the abdominal and core muscles.
Evidence for · 4
A Systematic Review of the Effects of Exercise and Physical Activity on Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain
2016 · cited by 398
A review of exercise and physical activity for low back pain highlights that increasing core muscular strength assists in supporting the lumbar spine and rehabilitating patients.
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A Meta-Analysis of Core Stability Exercise versus General Exercise for Chronic Low Back Pain
2012 · cited by 305
A meta-analysis comparing core stability exercise to general exercise shows that core-focused regimens significantly reduce short-term pain and disability.
Segmental stabilization and muscular strengthening in chronic low back pain - a comparative study
2010 · cited by 255
A comparative study on chronic low back pain shows that both segmental stabilization and superficial strengthening of abdominal and trunk muscles effectively relieve pain and reduce disability.
Effect of Lumbar Stabilization and Dynamic Lumbar Strengthening Exercises in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain
2013 · cited by 136
Research indicates that lumbar stabilization and strengthening exercises targeting the core and lower back successfully improve strength and reduce low back pain.