“Research has shown that contracting trunk muscles degrades postural control. Weak or dysfunctional abdominal muscles will not lead to back pain. Tensing the trunk muscles is unlikely to provide any protection against back pain or reduce the recurrence of back pain.” Quotes from the article.
The Myth of Core stability article comes from Professor Eyal Lederman. A keen Pilates Pro reader has wrapped up some of the articles points for you here.
