These are vital core muscles that attach to the lower ribs, spine and pelvis, providing support and stability. However, your core also can have an abnormal tilt, torque or rotation that distorts the spine, pelvis and the lower back/tailbone area, causing pain to radiate through the rest of the body.
Therefore, equal muscle balance in the lower back and hips is necessary to avoid pain, instability and the prevention of future disc herniations. The core houses our center of gravity and directly impacts respiration, digestion, sexuality and elimination.