The Importance of Back Stability

By Chadd McFarland, CPT

Lumbar stabilization is the ability of the spinal column to maintain its anatomical structure on physiological loading. The stability is maintained by the bony structures, ligaments, the attached muscles, and the nervous system that communicates between them all.

If the muscles in the lumbar region are weak or are compromised by injury, your ability to maintain correct posture is going to be lessened. This could lead to further issues with your thoracic spine (upper back) or cervical spine (neck). Below is a video with a few exercises that can be done anywhere, to strengthen the muscles that support the lumbar spine.