07/31/2026
People often ask me what they can do to keep their back strong and resilient. My answer is usually pretty simple: keep moving, stay active, and build strength -including in your core.
Strength isn't just about lifting heavy weights or building muscle. It plays a role in how you move through your everyday life.
Your muscles help support your spine, stabilize your body, and control your movements. That strength matters when you get out of a chair, climb stairs, carry groceries, pick something up, bend down, or simply walk through your day.
Your core is one part of that support system. Strong abdominal, back, hip, and pelvic muscles all work together to help your body move with stability and control. When you build strength, you may be better equipped to handle the physical demands of everyday activities.
That doesn't mean you need to train like an athlete. For many people, strength training can simply mean gradually building the strength needed to move with greater confidence and stay active.
There is no single exercise that prevents every back problem, and more strength isn't always the answer to every type of pain. But maintaining strength, mobility, and regular physical activity can be an important part of supporting how your body moves and functions.
The goal is not to be the strongest person in the room. It's to have a body that is strong enough to do the things you want and need to do every day.
That's why strength matters.
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Dr. Darakchiev is a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurosurgeon skilled in diagnosing and treating a variety of brain, spine and peripheral nerve disorders. To schedule an appointment, please call 631-690-9080 or request an appointment on the website.
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