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Chiropractic Can Help Maintain a Strong Core

By Paul Rothbart

Maintaining a strong core is a key to good health. The core holds it all together. It is the support for the limbs and the head. The lower back, hips, pelvis, and abdomen are the most important parts of the core. Keeping them strong provides good balance and stability. You will perform better in any type of physical activity, including sports, with a strong core. Other benefits are greater endurance and less risk of injury. It is well worth taking the time to maintain core strength. Here are some ways to help you do just that.  

Practice Good Posture

Standing and sitting up straight are not just for show. Slumping and slouching put a curve in the spine. Doing it consistently will have a negative impact on the lower back and pelvis, two of the key parts of the core. Walk with a straight back as well. Keep your head up and shoulders back. All of that military stuff. If you do this all the time, it will tone the core muscles and good posture will become ingrained. The strong core makes good posture easier. The core and posture contribute to each other and create a positive cycle that you eventually can maintain subconsciously.

Exercise the Core

Regularly exercising your core will be very effective in making it stronger. One of the great things about core exercises is that most of them don't require expensive equipment or going to the gym. All you really need is an exercise mat or a comfortable spot on the floor. Sit-ups are a classic, time-honored core exercise that are effective. Crunches are also very good. The plank has become fashionable and is a good core exercise for those who are able to do them. Toe touches, side bends, and twists are also excellent for building the core. When doing any core exercise, proper form is extremely important. A straight back and slow, careful movements are essential to prevent injury. 

Chiropractic Care

Regular chiropractic visits can be very beneficial to the core. A spine and joints that are properly adjusted make it easier to exercise and maintain good posture. A chiropractor can align the important hips and pelvis, building core strength further. Chiropractic care can reduce pain and the risk of injury which make any type of physical activity easier and more effective. 

A strong core is one of the most important components of a healthy body. By practicing good posture and regularly exercising it, your core can stay strong and solid. Chiropractic care may also be very beneficial. Think about stopping by The Joint Chiropractic to see what a licensed chiropractic may be able to do for you.

To learn more about your health, wellness and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Lexington, S.C.

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