Use a Stability Ball and Strengthen Your Core

Fitness fads come and go, but look around any gym and you’ll see at least one big, inflatable rubber ball. The stability ball — also known as the balance ball, physio ball or Swiss ball — made the transition from physical therapy offices to gyms in the early ’90s and has stuck around as a proven exercise tool.  For those recovering from back injuries, performing exercises with the balance ball safely builds strength in core muscles and stabilizes the spine.

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