Can Pilates Relieve Back Pain?

Pilates is a great form of low-impact exercise that aims to strengthen muscles while also improving postural alignment and increasing flexibility.

At Live Well Pilates, your routine will include exercises that focus on core strength and stability, while promoting muscle control and endurance. In addition, your routine may include exercises that stress proper posture and movement patterns.

ALIGNMENT

Pilates helps to align the body. When alignment is off, the result is stress on different parts of the body, especially the spine. Pilates exercises that focus on alignment are designed to help strengthen muscles in the back, and create muscle strength and development. In addition to a regular Pilates routine, regular chiropractic adjustments increase the awareness of the proper placement of the spine and pelvis.

PAIN RELIEF

Scoliosis, disc herniations, osteoarthritis, strains or sprains and many other chronic conditions cause pain which has shown relief and improved health through Pilates. Pilates was originally created to help heal injured dancers and became recognized as a way to heal many repetitive stress injuries. Pilates is effective in treating back pain because it addresses and corrects the underlying structural imbalances in the body that lead to pain. These asymmetries often reduce the natural curvatures in the spine, and can create a domino effect of pain up the spine.

STRENGTHEN

Pilates is an excellent regimen for developing core strength. Weak and injured areas can be stabilized and strengthened for a stronger body. Pilates engages all of the core muscles to work together to support and stabilize the back. When the core is strong and the body is in alignment, there is less of a chance of injury from joint dysfunction or restriction.

Pilates is a great complement to chiropractic care. It is something you can proactively do along with visiting the chiropractor to improve your spinal and overall health. By bringing Pilates to Live Well Chiropractic we are able to work one on one in creating a personalized program with your instructor by using digital x-rays, exam and adjustment findings from your chiropractor to maximize each individual's needs. Our private studio includes 2 Allegro II reformers, a tower and a chair.

5 WAYS PILATES CAN IMPROVE YOUR BACK HEALTH

1. Improves strength and increases flexibility.

2.Helps to align the body.

3. Improves postural asymmetries to help decrease stress on the joints and discs in your spine.

4. Help strengthen the back muscles and improve your posture.

5. Develops stronger core muscles, which helps stabilize and support your spine.

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