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Core strengthening exercise strengthens the muscles of the abdomen, back, and pelvis. The core muscles include erector spinae, rectus abdominis (six-pack muscle), obliques, transverse abdominis, and multifidus. Strengthening these muscles stabilize the body, supports the spine, and improves overall fitness. The exercises include bridges, crunches, spine toe tap, bird dog, bicycle crunches as beginner moves, planks, warrior crunches, bird dog with an elbow to the knee as intermediate moves, and finally, mountain climber, side plank with rotation, Turkish get-up as advanced moves.

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How to get rid of lower back pain after pregnancy?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. During pregnancy lot of changes occur in the body, one of those is an increase in the lower back curve (lumbar lordosis).

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Will core strengthening work on a 9-year-old child with diastasis recti?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, your son's divarication of recti is evident from the pictures attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity).

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Should physical exercise or multivitamins be taken first to enhance a weak core and gluteal muscles?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. You can continue the plank routine suggested by your doctor. Along with them, I also suggest the following.

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