{"id":25034,"date":"2024-01-20T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-20T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/e3232af3e5.nxcli.net\/?p=25034"},"modified":"2024-03-05T14:15:23","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T14:15:23","slug":"feeling-off-balance-a-stronger-core-can-help-steady-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mainstreetpt.net\/dd-sports-med\/feeling-off-balance-a-stronger-core-can-help-steady-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Feeling Off-Balance? A Stronger Core Can Help Steady You"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Do you sometimes feel weak, or like you just can\u2019t get your footing under you? There are several reasons why this might be happening, and a weak core is one of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A weak core might make you feel unbalanced and shaky. Physical therapy can help you strengthen your core and improve your balance as a result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Physical therapy should include core strength training. Your core muscles play an essential part in keeping you balanced whether you\u2019re sitting, standing, or sprinting. The muscles in your core assist in anchoring your center of gravity, allowing you to maintain balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you trying to find a way to improve your balance? If that\u2019s the case, get in touch with D&D Sports Med in Denton, Sanger, or Aubrey right away<\/a> to learn more about how our core strengthening services might help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How are balance and core strength related?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s crucial to know where your core muscles are before you can focus on strengthening them. Many folks mistakenly believe they are working their core muscles when working their upper abdominal muscles. These muscles are vital for core strength, but they\u2019re not the ones you\u2019re after!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your exclusive core muscles are in your pelvis, hips, and lower back, along with the transversus abdominis muscles that make up the \u201cpelvic corset.\u201d These core muscles serve as your body\u2019s natural stabilizers, making constant adjustments in response to nerve cells called \u201cproprioceptors,\u201d which give you your sense of spatial awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As your core becomes stronger, you will be able to steady your balance much easier. When muscles are weak, it is more difficult to balance yourself from your center of gravity. This increases your risk for falls, and it can affect your arm and upper body movements. Back pain,<\/a> difficulty standing up from a seated position, and incontinence may also indicate an unstable core.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can my balance benefit from physical therapy treatments?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our physical therapists are highly skilled and dedicated to helping you improve your balance through core strengthening. When you arrive for your first appointment, your physical therapist will conduct a comprehensive exam to assess your stance, gait, balance, and core muscles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This will help determine the origin of the weakness and will be the foundation of your treatment plan. Treatment plans will be designed specifically for you and your individual needs. These plans for balance improvement typically include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n