4 Easy Moves to Strengthen Your Core in Minutes a Day

One of the best ways to protect your back from pain is to strengthen your core. Having a stong core puts less strain on the back. We present here, 4 simple exercises recommended by a medical expert.

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Abdominal Crunches

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Lie on your back with feet firmly planted on the floor, knees bent and hip distance apart.

In order to properly isolate the abdominal muscles, cross arms in front of your chest and gently raise your head and shoulders off the floor.

Hold for 3 seconds and repeat.

Work up to 3 sets of 10 daily, if possible.

By Sayed Emal Wahezi, MD

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Based on a phone interview with Sayed Emal Wahezi, MD. January 14, 2016

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