Your abdominal muscles surround your trunk between the rib cage and pelvis and keep your abdominal organs safe. Your core abdominal muscles also support your trunk and allow movements while keeping ...

Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Key Takeaways Rest and ice the injury to help it heal. Take pain relievers like ibuprofen or acetaminophen to reduce discomfort and swelling. Severe or long-lasting ...

You can learn how to brace your core to avoid straining your lower back and neck while doing abdominal exercises and other lifting moves. “Abdominal bracing happens when you contract the muscles ...