Basic core exercise for low back pain - Dead Bug
Exercise Overview
The dead bug is a foundational core stability exercise commonly used in rehabilitation for low back pain. It trains the abdominal and trunk muscles to control spinal position during limb movement, helping improve lumbopelvic stability and movement coordination.
Muscles Involved
Transversus abdominisRectus abdominisInternal obliquesExternal obliquesMultifidusPelvic floor musclesDiaphragmHip flexors
Related Conditions
Nonspecific low back painLumbar instabilityCore weaknessLumbopelvic motor control deficitsPostural dysfunction