Are Stability Balls Effective?

Exercise balls, also called stability balls and fitness balls, were designed by a Swiss doctor in the 1960s for use in physical therapy. The balls are an effective means of building muscles and endurance, strengthening your core, and developing flexibility and balance.

Do stability balls work?

The 2016 study, published after she graduated, concluded that sitting on a stability ball did not reduce lower back pain, though it did improve endurance in the muscles that control forward and backward movement. ... “That's going to be so much more beneficial than anything you're sitting on to begin with.”

Are stability balls good for your back?

Exercise balls are a great option for a gentle back mobility and core-strengthening program that can stabilize the muscles surrounding your spine, improve motion and help prevent future injury.