Posts Tagged ‘Back Pain Prevention’
Your Back Pain May Not Be Coming From Your Back: Pilates for Back Pain
When your back hurts, it makes sense to assume something is wrong with your back. Maybe you stretch it. Massage it. Strengthen your core. Try to improve your posture. And sometimes those things help. But then the pain comes back. Why? Because the place where you feel pain isn’t always the only place we need…
Read MoreFascial Movement & Weightlifting: The Rock in the Pond Effect
Pilates strengthens and tones the entire body, but muscle strength alone isn’t enough. For women in particular, weight-bearing exercise plays a critical role in preserving bone density and reducing the risk of osteoporosis. That’s why we integrate Pilates with weight lifting in our classes and private sessions. Most people think of weightlifting as “chest day,”…
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