What’s at your Core?
Have you ever stopped and thought about what is really at the deepest core of who you are? I have to admit, most of the time I try to avoid getting alone with my own thoughts to the point that I ever get that deep. However, my Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who knows exactly what I need, when I need it and exactly how to deliver it…can bring me to the point that I have to consider these “deep” thoughts. Let’s face it, if I am unwilling to allow myself to go that deep, He can certainly bring me to the circumstances that force me to go that deep.
With that said, think about your physical core and the muscles that support your body.
Core stability is the name given to the strengthening of the corset of muscles surrounding the back and abdomen. These muscles are also known as the ‘core’ and provide a solid base upon which all other muscles can work upon to initiate movement. A comprehensive strengthening program of these core muscles can be used for injury prevention, rehabilitation and sport performance-enhancement.
When all these muscles contract together they keep the spine in its most stable position (the neutral zone), and aid in preventing injury. They are known to contract prior to any limb (arm or leg) movement and so they function in keeping the centre, or core of the body rigid during all movement.
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