The Core - What is it and Why is it Important

What is it?

The term core refers to the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex. The lumbo-pelvic-hip complex is composed of the hip, lower back and the pelvis. There are 29 muscles attached the complex that help stabilize the connection between each one of them. The core works with the rest of the body to produce and reduce movement and to stabilize against unwanted movements in the spine.

Why is it Important?

The body