Weak abdominal muscles and spinal connection
Back pain is often attributed to poor sleep, sitting in the wrong posture, or heavy labor. However, orthopedics believe that a less noticeable cause is the decline in core muscle strength.
The core muscle is not only the visible abdominal muscle but also the deep muscle system around the abdomen, lower back, pelvis and hips. This group of muscles acts as a "natural support" for the spine, helping the body stand upright and move stably.
Orthopedic surgeon Ajay Kumar Paruchuri - working at CARE Hospitals (India) said - prolonged sitting in office work, in cars or on sofas weakens supporting muscle groups. At that time, the spine has to bear more load, leading to recurrent lower back pain.
According to him, even simple movements such as bowing to pick things up, standing for a long time or changing posture suddenly can cause muscle spasms if the core muscle is not strong enough to stabilize the body.
Why does core muscle weakness increase the risk of back pain?
When core muscles are weakened, small back muscles have to work overtime to compensate. This makes them tired quickly, leading to prolonged, subdued pain or gradually increasing pain throughout the day.
In addition, a sedentary lifestyle makes the body gradually rely on ligaments and discs instead of the muscle system. This is a condition that easily causes spinal instability, increasing the risk of injury when exercising unexpectedly.
Dr. Ajay Kumar Paruchuri also emphasized that not everyone with core muscle weakness has obvious external manifestations. Many people still look healthy but lack strength in the deep muscle group, leading to chronic back pain even though there is no serious injury on medical images.
He recommends that simple rest is not enough to improve the condition. Increasing exercise, core training and regular posture adjustments help sustainably improve.
In short, back pain is not only a problem of long sit habits but is also closely related to core muscle strength. Maintaining exercise and strengthening this muscle group is key to protecting the spine for a long time.
