Our lower back can often get put to the bottom of the pile when it comes to training, or worse, forgotten about altogether. It’s only once it's finally throbbing with pain that we decide to give it some well-overdue TLC. To try and reduce this, you need to turn your attention to strengthening your core, and Personal Trainer and Oner Active Athlete, Mia Green has five exercises that can help.
Research in the journal Healthcare has found that our deep core muscles are essential for supporting the lumbar spine and that by strengthening these muscles we can reduce the likelihood of back pain. However, if your lower back is pretty tender, you may be wary about targeting it.
