The muscles within this chain collectively stabilise and generate force in walking, running and other twisting motions. They resist excessive rotation to parts of the body that have limited rotational capacity, and support other more rotational joints to be stable at their end range of motion. An example of this would be the lower back, which has greater range of motion in flexion and extension (forwards and backwards) than it does in rotation, where as the thoracic spine (upper back) is more limited in flexion and extension but has greater rotational capacity. The abdominal region plays a vital role in spinal stabilisation. This region consists of the rectus abdominals (six pack), traverse abdominals, and internal and external obliques. These muscles collectively stabilize the spine, the rib cage, the pelvis and help absorb rotation, however, this region is often lacking in rotational stability and strength which leads to excessive stress on the lower back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BUILDING STRENGTH AND STABILITY IN THE ROTATIONAL PATTERN. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n