Multifidus muscle #muscle #anatomy | Dr. Ishtiaque Arafat

💪 Why Deep Core Training Matters in Pregnancy 🤰 Your deep core = TA, diaphragm, pelvic floor, multifidus- muscles that stabilize your spine/pelvis and manage intra-abdominal pressure (IAP). During pregnancy, hormones (relaxin progesterone) and a growing belly stretch these structures. Efficient deep core coordination helps: 🔹 Maintain lumbo-pelvic stability (Lee & Hodges, 2016) 🔹 Reduce back/hip/pelvic tension 🔹 Improve posture movement control Late pregnancy limits diaphragm descent, raisi

🚨Stop doing core until you master this! Most people think “core training” = crunches or planks… But unless you can properly engage the deep core, you’ll leak energy and lose control every time you move. Here’s what’s happening in my video: ❌ In the first clip: my ribs are flared, pelvis dumped forward, and lats aren’t engaged. When I try to lift my knees, I swing everywhere because my deep core isn’t stabilizing. ✅ In the second clip: I exhale fully (diaphragm ascends), ribs tuck down, pelvis t

The core you can’t see is the one that truly makes you a better rider. When most people think “core,” they think six-pack abs. But for riders, the real core is way deeper. It’s a team of stabilisers working behind the scenes to support your spine, pelvis, and breath. This inner unit includes: ✔️ Transverse abdominis – your deep corset muscle ✔️ Multifidus – tiny muscles along your spine ✔️ Pelvic floor – provides lift and internal support ✔️ Diaphragm – your breath posture regulator When this sy