Core stabilization exercises may help prevent back pain compared to other forms of exercise.
According to a new meta-analysis based off of 413 studies, “stabilization” exercises were effective at helping fight back pain, and these are more effective than general exercise with no stability emphasis.
Conclusions
Most fitness experts are avoiding outdated core exercises, such as crunches and situps, in place of stability type exercises, such as planks, side planks, and pallof press. This research lends support to the belief that when it comes to preventing back pain, the core needs to be able to stabilize properly.
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