F.A.- The core, breathing and posture (functional anatomy)

If you have back pain, and/ or you can’t suck your belly button in you need to understand this! As A follow up to my breath work blog.

The abdominal was is the most crucial group of muscles that play a the most vital role in not only your appearance but also in the function and stability of the body. There are three main muscles that make up the abdominal wall:

• the rectus abdominis,

• the transverse abdominals

• the internal and external obliques.

Each of these muscles has a specific function and plays a key role in various movements and functions of the body.

The rectus abdominis is the most well-known of the abdominal muscles, the "six-pack." This muscle runs vertically down the front of the abdomen and is responsible for flexion and extension of the trunk and spine. It also aids in breathing put your hands in your stomach and blow air out like your blowing through a straw, keep going till your empty. See your abs turned on. Now pay attention.

The obliques are the muscles on the sides of the abdomen and are responsible for rotating and bending the torso. There are two sets of obliques: the internal obliques, which run in the opposite direction to the external obliques. These muscles work together to help stabilize the spine and pelvis during rotational movements and play a crucial role in maintaining proper posture

The star of the blog : The transverse abdominals (TVA) are the deepest layer of the abdominal muscles and wrap around the torso like a corset. This muscle is responsible for compressing the abdomen and creating intra-abdominal pressure. (Something 90% of my clients can’t do when they come to see me) This pressure is crucial for stabilizing and decompressing the spine and pelvis during movement. When the transverse abdominals (TVA) are not functioning properly, it can lead to a variety of issues.

Aches and pains can develop when the TVA is not engaging as it should. Without proper support from the TVA, the spine and pelvis may not be aligned correctly, leading to increased stress on the muscles and joints because of the extra work they have to do.

Spinal compression is another issue that I come across when the TVA is not functioning properly. The spine may be more prone to compression and misalignment without the support of the TVA, which has led many to experience herniated discs, sciatica and other low back pain that comes and goes.

Lack of core stability is a  concern  associated with weak TVA muscles. Because The TVA is a key component of the core muscles, which are essential for maintaining stability and proper movement patterns. When the TVA is weak, the rib cage does one of two things depresses toward the hips, causing kyphosis or staying stuck flared wide open. Both have their own sets of problems that come with this in efficiency.

The Poor posture is a guaranteed result from TVA dysfunction. Slouching, rounded shoulders, and other postural imbalances become increasingly problematic when people start moving in a dynamic function like trying to Golf, or even exercise in a gym setting with limited mobility through the spine or hips.  Having this limited mobility causes people to unknowingly compensate on which tissues are driving the movement further pulling them into worse posture and function and closer to injury like a rotator cuff tear, or a torn labrum, and getting knee and hip replacements further down the road.

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