How Pilates Can Help Back Pain
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How Pilates Can Help Back Pain
In Pilates, exercises and movements are done to create strength that is drawn from the core (like the abdomen and the pelvis) of the body, helping to relieve pressure from the back. If a person is capable of supporting more of their frame with the muscles of their core, they are able to release some of the tension and stress from other parts of the body that have been having to work overtime. With core muscles engaged, the foundation is set for a more aligned and flexible posture, which can also lead to back pain relief.
Specific exercises and motions that can increase core strength and flexibility in Pilates are pelvic tilts and twists, planks positions, and a core-intense move called "the Pilates" hundred. All Pilates movements really help to bring balance to your entire body, flexibility throughout your movement, and strength to your center to help alleviate back pain.
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