Core Stability: The Foundation for a Pain-Free Life

Is Your Core the Missing Link to Your Pain?

Did you know a weak or poorly functioning core might be the reason behind your hip, shoulder, or back pain?

Your core isn’t just about six-pack abs—it’s a team of muscles working together to stabilize your body, protect your spine, and support efficient movement. When these muscles don’t function properly, your body compensates, leading to instability, poor movement patterns, and pain.

Meet Your Core Team

A strong core is about more than just crunches. These key muscles work together to keep your body stable and pain-free:

Diaphragm – Supports stability through breathing.
Pelvic Floor – Balances and stabilizes your spine and pelvis.
Transverse Abdominis – Acts as your body’s natural “weight belt.”
Multifidus – Keeps your spine aligned during movement.
Obliques – Helps you twist, bend, and move efficiently.
Rectus Abdominis – Provides trunk stability and forward bending.

When Your Core Works Together, It Can:

Protect your spine by stabilizing your trunk.
Allow you to move with control and precision.
Reduce strain on your back and hips, preventing injuries.

Top 3 Tips for a Stronger Core & Pain Relief

1 Breathe Better to Move Better

Most people breathe shallowly, missing out on a key part of core stability.
Try this: Practice diaphragmatic breathing—slow, deep breaths that expand your belly. This improves intra-abdominal pressure and supports stability.

2 Control Your Trunk

Crunches aren’t the answer! Your core needs to stabilize, not just flex.
Try this: Swap crunches for Bird Dogs or Dead Bugs—these train your core to stabilize while you move.

3 Train for Real Life

Your core should support you through daily activities, not just workouts.
Try this: Suitcase carries (holding a weight in one hand) and resisted rotations train your core to handle real-life movements and reduce strain on your hips, shoulders, and back.

Pain Is Not Normal—Let’s Fix It

If you’ve been living with “the usual pain,” it’s time to address it. Pain is your body’s way of signaling that something needs attention.

A stronger core might be the key to lasting relief.

Take the Next Step Toward Relief

Book Your Free Discovery Call Today
Let’s get to the root cause of your pain and create a plan that works for you.

(707) 324-5584
Dr.Gootzeit.dc@gmail.com

To better movement,
Dr. Aaron Gootzeit
Connect Rehab Chiropractic & Performance