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As mentioned in the article, “Lumbar Stabilization”, a stable lumbar spine is important todecrease and prevent low back pain, dysfunction, disease and degenerative conditionsof the lumbar spine. A stable lumbar spine is created by doing lumbar stabilization exercises.

The lumbar spine and pelvis work together in conjuction. A stable pelvis creates astable lumbar spine. The pelvis is the foundation of the lumbar spine and when thisfoundation is tipped and unstable, it causes the lumbar spine to move into a side bent,rotated and unstable position.

So, how does one create a stable lumbar spine and pelvis? By stretching the musclesthat pull the spine and pelvis into an unstable position and strengthening the musclesthat hold the lumbar spine and pelvis into a level, stable position.

As demonstrated in the videos, “The Missing Link to Neck and Back Pain Relief”, oneneeds to stretch the right iliopsoas muscle and left quadratus lumborum muscle.

The muscles that are the most powerful for stabilizing the pelvis and lumbar spine andshould be strengthened are the gluteus muscles, the abdominal muscles (avoiding situps)and the hip abductor muscles. These stretching and strengthening exercisescreate the balance that is necessary for creating a stable lumbar spine and pelvis.

These exercises not only help to avoid back pain and dysfunction, but also help toprevent disease and degenerative conditions of the spine. It takes only about 10minutes, 4 to 5 times per week to create a pain and disease-free spine. By creatingyour own, individualized exercise program, using these lumbar stabilization exercises, you are helping to ensure that as your spineages it will continue to allow you to maintain the highest level of functioning and a highquality of life. We all want to continue to do the things we love to do. These lumbar stabilization exercises have helped thousands of people avoid back pain and return to a happy, healthy life. Ihope you choose to do the same.