How to Engage Your Core for Less Back Pain & Better Balance

If you’ve ever lifted something and thought, “Uh oh… my back”, I feel your pain.

When it happened to me, I didn’t realize how important it is to engage your core when lifting—or even how to do it!

Learning to engage your core isn’t just about avoiding back pain. It’s also a crucial tool for steadier balance, better posture, and exercising more effectively and safely. So, taking the time to learn how to do it (properly!) is one of the best things you can do for yourself.

Watch the video below so you can master this skill!

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This quick sequence of movements and stretches:

  • Relieves tension in your neck, upper back, and shoulders
  • Can be done at your desk
  • Takes less than 5 minutes
  • Includes clear, easy-to-follow instructions with photos
  • BONUS: Includes a special section for sudden neck & back kinks

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I’m a fitness and yoga instructor in Canada, passionate about helping women feel their best — whether that means slowing down to release tension or building strength and stability to move with confidence. I teach classes that are designed to calm the mind, support the body, and leave you feeling open, strong, and refreshed — all from the comfort of home.