People complaining of what type of pain likely have weak transversus abdominis, pelvic floor muscles and deep erector spinae?
a. low back pain
b. knee pain
c. aching necks resulting in chronic headache
d. mid upper back tightness
Answer: a. low back pain
People complaining of low back pain likely have weak transversus abdomins, pelvic floor muscles and deep erector spinae. These are essential muscles of the core stabilization system and if core strengthening exercises are performed while this system is still weak, there can be resulting compressive forces and increased pressure on discs of the lumbar spine.