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We’re familiar with where the abs are
in the body, but what about our deep stabilizing muscles? You might hear
them called “the corset” because they wrap around your middle and help
you bend, rotate, and hold yourself steady as you move through the day.
Yet when they become underactive or stop firing as they should, the body
recruits larger, surface muscles to compensate.
Those big muscles do their best — but
they were never meant for constant stabilization. When they work too hard
for too long, they can grow tight and uncomfortable. This often shows up
as back or hip pain, tight shoulders and neck, sore knees, or even pelvic
floor troubles. And here’s the tricky part: Stretching alone usually
doesn’t resolve it. Until the deep stabilizers are reawakened, the
discomfort tends to return.
The best path forward begins with
controlled, intentional exercise like holding a plank for 30 to 60
seconds. You’ll know you’re engaging the deep core when movement feels
smoother, with a quiet sense of support from the inside. If your breath
locks up or your belly pushes outward, it simply means the outer muscles
are trying to help. No matter what happens, know that it’s okay. With
patience and practice, you can begin to strengthen and rely more on your
stabilizing muscles and, in turn, find real relief from pain.
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