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==Introduction== Subjects need to keep in mind that the spine is mobile but it must be stabilized or we will exhibit atrophy in the lumbar, thoracic and cervic regions of the back. Reviewing over correct positions, different isolations of deeper muscles to be able to perform better stretches for the spine. Spinal stabilization refers to certain rehabilitation exercises specifically designed to isolate, stabilize and strengthen weak muscles of the spine. Starett stated from his research that if one were to organize an athlete’s spine in a braced, stable position their range of motion improves up to fifty percent. For the lumbar region all back pain typically deals with poor spinal instability. For the thoracic reigion, in order to receive a sufficient spine stability one most involve all muscles in their torso. There are certain stretches of muscles in the back that allow the spine to become more stabilized.

Activation and Strenthening
Activation and strengthening of specific stabilizing muscles including the transverse abdominus, multifidus, and quadratus lumborum help aid in strengthening lower lumbar spine. Transverse Abdominus is the key stabilizer of the lumbar spine and acts as the “corset” of the spine. Studies have theorized that lumbar stabilization exercises have a greater influence on those with LBP by changing the process for recruitment of abdominal muscles (Lee). In order to improve lumbar stability one must contract abdominal muscles first without moving their limbs. An exercise to follow this would be abdominal hollowing. The next muscle in the lumbar region would be the multifidus and it is a deep muscle of the back and the purpose is to stabilize spinal segments. For example, it helps limit spine bending to small motion so that we are not throwing are back out every time we sway left to right. Studies have shown that these multifidus muscle play a key role in chronic neck and back issues (Hides).

Role of Quadrates Lumborum
The quadrates lumborum plays a key factor in our back for spine stabilization. A simple stretch for the QL would be to to sit on the ground feet apart and bring arm and head to feet so that the sides of your back are extended. “When muscles contract, they create both force and stiffness. Force may or may not be stabilizing, whereas stiffness is always stabilizing” (McGill). Once the QL tightens up and shortens there will be increased pain in the lumbar region, therefore this shows how important it is to keep our muscles in our back stretched and flexible for stability. The QL has frequent overuse and fatigue from weak upper back muscles which causes lower back pain. All our muscles in our back are correlated with each other and they need to be properly stretched in order to have proper stabilization. Injuring your spine is not like injury another part of your body, for example, if you injury your knee you will live and move on with life, but if you injury your spine in anyway you could cause some serious damage to your whole body. This is why so many professionals put an emphasis on how important it is to properly stabilize your spine.