What is Intra-Abdominal Bracing and How does it Work? — Restore Physical Therapy

If you have ever been in a gym or worked with a trainer, I’m sure you’ve heard them cue you by saying “brace your core”. What does that even mean?! Should we be squeezing those abdominal muscles like we are flexing for a bodybuilding championship? Should I be wearing a weightlifting belt at all time

Restore Physical Therapy is an independently owned and operated outpatient physical therapy clinic located in Cranston, Rhode Island. We are a direct access clinic specializing in the treatment of orthopedic and musculoskeletal related injuries.

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