BMJ

Is activation of transversus abdominis and obliquus internus abdominis associated with long-term changes in chronic low back pain? A prospective study with 1-year follow-up

1 Department of Public Health and General Practice, Norwegian University of Science and Technology,n Trondheim, Norway 2 Department of Human Movement Science, Norwegian University of Science and ...
BMJ

Changes in recruitment of transversus abdominis correlate with disability in people with chronic low back pain

3 The George Institute for International Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia 4 Centre for Clinical Research Excellence in Spinal Pain, Injury and Health, School of Health and ...

These are the 3 bodyweight exercises I give clients over 50 to sculpt a strong core and boost stability — and they reduce back pain

A personal trainer shares her three tried and tested bodyweight exercises you can do to strengthen your core muscles and reduce the likelihood of injury at any age.
Los Angeles Times

Good Form: Target these muscles to trim the tummy

When it comes to training your abdominals, it’s important to include the deepest layer of this muscle group — the transversus abdominis, which is responsible for flattening the stomach. Here is a ...