Then begin to
work the multifidi extensions, the glute lifts, etc. from the Hab it: Pelvic Floor DVD to strengthen the extensor muscles of your spine.
Not exact matches
Because
multifidus is a bilateral stabilizer, it
works on both sides of the spine.
As a postural muscle,
multifidus should
work bilaterally — meaning on both sides of the spine — to resist the action of forward bending so you don't fall forward when you bend over to pick something up.
Providing anticipatory control for movement as it
works with the rest of the inner core muscles (trasversus abdominus,
multifidus and diaphragm).
This is because of the attachment of the TA to the fascia of your low back and the co-contraction of the
multifidi muscles of your lower back that also
work to hold neutral spine.
What we have come to understand as research has evolved is that all four muscles of the deep core, diaphragm, TA, pelvic floor and
multifidus,
work together as a team to provide the muscular support and regulate the intra-abdominal pressure that contribute to setting up a sturdy center (not just the TA and
multifidus).
And the pelvic floor is parallel in its action to the diaphragm, they
work together, so it is important that clinicians know how to integrate them along with the TA and
multifidus into their programming for stability, strengthening, balance, etc..
The dead bug exercises can also
work the diaphragm, pelvic floor, and
multifidus muscle.
This program includes planks because we have learned that the TA is a synergistic muscle
working in coordinated fashion with your pelvic floor and
multifidi.
The Foundation Breath is probably the most important exercise you will ever do because it teaches your core muscles (pelvic floor, transverse abdominis,
multifidus, and diaphragm) to
work together to provide support and stability.
They must also
work in cooperation with the
multifidus (a deep back muscle) and transversus abdominis for your lumbar spine, sacroiliac joints, bladder and uterus to be stabilized properly.