Do you have back pain?

The holiday time is finally upon us! But have you noticed how the cold weather can make pain in your hips and lower back worsen?

Did you know that Pilates is one of the most recommended forms of exercise for lower back and hip pain? One of the most prevalent ways it does this is by improving posture and strengthening muscle in the abdominals. Pilates understands that these core muscles do much more than we give them credit for. For example, the lower abdominal muscles play a heavy role in hip pain. Your lower abdominal muscle, serves as more than just a way to hold in your bathroom needs, it’s also the one that supports your hips. The stronger the muscle in this area, the less pain is inflicted upon your hips. The same can be said for lower back pain. Engaging in Pilates helps strengthen those muscles that are constantly working to support your lower back. Aside from working out your core, Pilates improves posture as well. The attention that is paid to postural adjustment takes the stress off the spine and helping lower back pain disappear. It is imperative for the spine to be corrected and properly supported if any back pain is to be alleviated. It is hard to believe that focusing on just a few areas can produce such positive outcomes, but Pilates proves that this is the case.

In short, Pilates helps to understand and become aware of the core muscles that help maintain the strength and pain free body we all strive to have.