Daily Core Activation for Back Protection

You don’t need the gym to build a strong core or protect your back—most people fail because they

train it once instead of activating it daily, and physiotherapy research shows that

small, consistent core activations create better spinal stability than occasional

intense workouts; every time you sit down or stand up, gently draw your belly button toward

your spine and brace like someone’s about to tap your stomach to activate deep stabilizers like

the transversus abdominis and multifidus and protect your lower back; when standing or walking,

keep ears over shoulders and hips over knees, avoid locking your knees, and lightly engage

your glutes and core for instant posture support; before lifting groceries or kids,