One of the causes of lower back pain is weak core muscles. The lumbar spine in supported by the core muscles around it, consisting of the abdominal muscles, lower back muscles and pelvic floor muscles. These muscles stabilise and support: therefore if they are not functioning properly there is a high chance of lower back pain, especially in runners. If you dont have a disc bulge but have chronic lower back pain, the chances are you have a weak core which needs strengthening. Strengthening your core can alleviate symptoms and help to prevent any forther damage to your lower back. Another cause is hypertonicity (tightness) of the hamstring muscle group and the hip flexors (front of the hip), so stretching them on a regular basis can be beneficial.
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