Kayla Borchers, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (IMAGE)

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Kayla Borchers, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

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Kayla Borchers performs a plank on a Bosu ball. Stabilizing your body on an unstable surface is an effective way to strengthen the deep core muscles. New research finds that these muscles are commonly weak in runners, which often causes back pain.

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The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

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