Non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP), which affects 80% to 90% of adults, presents symptoms without a clearly identifiable source. This review aimed to evaluate the effects of abdominal hollowing versus abdominal bracing exercises on balance and functional disability in NSCLBP patients. A systematic search was conducted using  the  Google  Scholar  and  PubMed  databases,  covering  literature  from  2006  to  2023.  Out  of  30  identified articles,  only  4  met  the  inclusion  criteria  for  this  review.  The  results  suggest  that  both  abdominal  bracing  and abdominal  hollowing  exercises  can  improve  balance  and functional  disability  in  NSCLBP  patients.  Functional disability improvements were associated with pain reduction, while dynamic balance was enhanced through core stability exercises, likely due to the preferential activation of core muscles following training adaptations, which reduces abnormal lumbar motion.....

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