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40 - Apple Valley Scoop - June 2010Core MusclesAmy Lewsaw PTJulie SkalingPhysiotherapy ClinicHave you ever had back pain, a baby, urinaryincontinence, or just wanted to be a little more inshape? Then, continue reading, as this article couldhelp you make that difference you are looking for.What’s going to make that difference? Well, wehave to dig down deep inside ourselves, and findthe strength….core strength, that is. The coremusculature is hard to feel, impossible to see, anddoes not create a lot of movement, but with practiceof proper exercises, you can become aware of thesestabilizers, and notice the difference they can makeon everyday life.Some of the main muscles of the “core” includetransverse abdominis, lumbar multifidi, diaphragm,and pelvic floor. These muscle groups encircleyour spine, thus strengthening of the core musclesimproves lumbar spine support. Increased strengthalso improves lower abdominal support, and witha strong core, we can create a solid foundationthrough which power generated in one area of thebody is transferred to another. When our core isworking efficiently, our body and its muscular systemcan work more efficiently.You are now probably wondering if these musclesare so hard to feel, and you can not see them, andthey do not create movement, how are you evergoing to be able to strengthen them?! Well, it canbe done with proper teaching, and one great placeto receive that teaching is your local physiotherapist.Your physiotherapist can teach you the basics ofhow to activate these muscles. Once you and yourbody become more aware of how to engage thesemuscles, you can start to incorporate the simpleactivation into other more challenging exercises, andeven into day to day activities. For example, if youwere going to lift a heavy object, you could “turnon” your core muscles, which will help to stabilizeyour low back, and then do the lift, decreasingyour chance of injury. A strong core can lead toimprovement of everyday life, injury prevention, anda decrease in chronic low back pain.Remember, your core muscles are one of themain components to helping the rest of yourmusculoskeletal system move efficiently. Your bodywill be forever grateful, if you take the time to makeand keep the core muscles strong.Beat the skyrocketing price ofgas by using your feetTake a look at our wideselection of walking shoes byCambrian, Etonic, Canfieldand DrewYour Sole Provider70 Exhibition St., Kentville, NS 902-678-0020email: soleprovider@eastlink.ca • website: www.soleproviders.comJulie Skaling PhysiotherapyClinc70 Exhibition St., Kentville 678-3422JULIE SKALINGrofessionals include: Physiotherapists,Massage Therapist, OccupationalTherapist, Psychologists, Dietician,PKinesiologist, Rehabilitation Assistant.A list of services offered at our clinic includes:• Workplace injuries• Post MVA• Sports injuries• Manual therapy• Vestibular rehabilitation(BPPV)• Personalized exerciseprogramHours of Operation8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday to FridayKingston N.S.902-765-8313Email: brownsauto@ns.aliantzinc.caWe carry a complete line of Quality Used AutoParts with a 30 Day Replacement WarrantyPurchase Vehicles for Partsand Vehicles for scrapPurchasing• Catalytic Converters for scrap• Radiators - Cleaned or Uncleaned• Old Starters and Alternators• Aluminum Wheels• Lead Wheel Weights• BatteriesAll Purchases are by WeightCall 902-765-8313 or Fax: 902-765-3275• Functional capacitiesevaluation (FCE)• Post offer employment testing• Job site evaluation• Craniosacral therapy• Acupuncture• Orthotics• Manual Lymphatic Drainage(MLD)WE AREYOURLOCALDROP OFFFOR MAJORHOUSEHOLDAPPLIANCESWe are theLocalAuthorizeddrop off agentFORRETIRE YOURRIDE VEHICLES