Multifidus muscle #muscle #anatomy | Dr. Ishtiaque Arafat

💪 Why Deep Core Training Matters in Pregnancy 🤰 Your deep core = TA, diaphragm, pelvic floor, multifidus- muscles that stabilize your spine/pelvis and manage intra-abdominal pressure (IAP). During pregnancy, hormones (relaxin progesterone) and a growing belly stretch these structures. Efficient deep core coordination helps: 🔹 Maintain lumbo-pelvic stability (Lee & Hodges, 2016) 🔹 Reduce back/hip/pelvic tension 🔹 Improve posture movement control Late pregnancy limits diaphragm descent, raisi

This deep spinal muscle could be the reason you struggle to stay upright in the saddle. If you’ve ever felt like your posture collapses mid-ride… or your back fatigues by the end of a schooling session… your back extensors (especially your multifidus) might be underperforming. These deep spinal stabilisers are responsible for: ✅ Holding you upright with less effort ✅ Keeping your spine neutral through movement ✅ Creating fine-tuned adjustments as your horse moves underneath you ✅ Supporting smoo