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Pelvis Is The Key
I also believe that flexibility in the pelvis, hips and hamstrings are the key to alleviating low back pain. How do we obtain this? Through flexibility and core strength.
Pilates for Runners
It has been studied, runners with a weak core are more likely to have back pain. Imbalances in the body are affected every time your feet hit the pavement causing injury. Pilates provides balance, coordination, and flexibility while working out all the muscles in your feet, legs, butt and core. The deep and specific breathing in pilates also helps with endurance by oxygenating the bloodstream. A quick 5-10 minutes of pilates or as some call it, “dynamic stretching “ before you run. Make sure you have a knowledgeable pilates teacher to guide you and tailor your workout to you. Do...
Back Pain and Depression
It has been proven chronic back pain is directly correlated with depression. The more your pain increases, the worse depression gets. For many, pilates has proven to be the best way to alleviate pain and thus depression. Pilates is a low impact form of exercise alleviating pressure on the spine, bones and joints. The reformer is a great way to assist the body in order to stretch and strengthen the muscles by providing resistance and aiding in movement. There are also many mat exercises that are great for restoring movement to the body, but many teachers are not equipped to...
Pilates Is Not A One Size Fits All Program
Pilates is a great form of post or co-rehabilitation when done properly. There are many Pilates studios out there. How do you choose which one is right for you? Every Pilates studio claims to help create long lean muscles and of course strengthen the core. The question is, how exactly do they go about achieving maximum results? Finding the right teacher is imperative to clients with injuries, past or present, limited mobility issues, post-natal care and for any client who wants to avoid injury from in proper teaching methods. Many studios do you not require teachers have a certification, and...