Is the abdominal chakra harmful to the lumbar spine? The abdominal chakra Lumbar disc herniation

Will the abdominal chakra hurt the lumbar spine?

　　In the previous article, we mentioned that the abdominal chakra is a very good exercise device, which can help you improve the core strength on the front side of the body and improve the stability of the lumbar spine and pelvis!

　　However, many people experience lower back pain, lumbar discomfort during training on abdominal muscle rollers, and serious problems such as intervertebral disc herniation!

　　Is the abdominal chakra training really harmful to the lumbar spine?

　　The same sentence! There is no good or bad in the movement itself, only whether it is suitable or not! Or do you have the conditions to perform movements!

　　Any movement is the same! Doing it right is priceless! But if What you are doing is wrong, it is definitely a disaster. Not only is it inefficient but also has a great risk of injury!

The abdominal muscle roller seems simple, but it actually requires a lot of requirements!

　　Correct movements benefit you, and wrong movements affect you!

　　1. The difference between good and bad movements

　　The meaning of abdominal muscle exercise lies in the core muscles working together to tighten to stabilize the spine and keep it in a neutral position!

　　Once you find that there is something wrong with your spine arrangement during the movement, it means you have done something wrong!

　The most common one is lumbar hyperextension!

　　As shown in the picture, there is too much stretching of the spine. (Super Extension) , causing the lower back to collapse, the anterior core is almost not exerting force, but instead becomes centrifugal contraction, causing many unnecessary forces.

　　　The lumbar spine hyperextension will cause the intervertebral disc to squeeze and protrude in the opposite direction, causing lumbar spine damage

　　　As for a long time, your lumbar spine will be overwhelmed!

　　So! Be very careful when performing movements: make sure that the spine is in a neutral position (not bent over, not overext), and tighten the core muscles (abdominal muscle tightening, butt clamping) under the correct spine arrangement to stabilize the spine!

　　For beginners or people with insufficient core strength: it is recommended to adopt a kneeling position, and there is no need to roll forward too far! Once it exceeds your ability, problems will occur in certain postures!

　　You can also use other similar methods to reduce the difficulty for training! For example, plank support, plank support,

　　As long as you move correctly, abdominal muscle wheel training can indeed help you improve your core strength and protect your lumbar spine!

　　2. Who is not suitable for abdominal muscle wheel training?

　　If your spine is not in a neutral position and trains under the bad spine arrangement, it will undoubtedly add insult to injury! It will only strengthen the original bad posture!

　　For those who have bad posture (pelvic forward tilt, hunchback) and muscle imbalance, it is recommended not to conduct abdominal muscle wheel training! Try to correct your posture first, and then try!

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