Multifidus Twist - low back rotation activation exercise
Exercise Overview
The Multifidus Twist is a gentle low back activation exercise designed to improve control of the deep spinal stabilizers during small rotational movements. It is commonly used in rehabilitation to retrain trunk stability, movement awareness, and segmental support in people with mechanical low back pain or poor lumbopelvic control.
Muscles Involved
MultifidusTransversus abdominisInternal obliqueExternal obliqueErector spinaePelvic floor muscles
Related Conditions
Mechanical low back painLumbar instabilityRecurrent low back painPoor lumbopelvic motor controlPostural dysfunctionEarly-stage lumbar rehabilitation