When we experience back pain it can leave us unable to move and live life as we usually would. It can leave us signed off of work for long periods of time, hoping that a good amount of rest with solve the problem. But if your back pain is a symptom of bad lifestyle and incorrect posture, then no matter how much rest you give it, the pain won’t go away.
Posture is assessed by the position of your pelvis and spine. If the pelvis tilts excessively forwards or backwards it can have detrimental effects on your posture and mobility elsewhere on the body. This can result in pain in the lower back, hips or even the upper back and shoulders. The reason the pelvis tilts irregularly is due to weak core muscles in relation to those that are tight and short. The imbalance between two working muscles means that the spine is pulled out of an optimal place, leaving you experiencing a lot of pain.
If you go to a physiotherapist it could cost you a fortune and many times they recommend the very exercise you should have been doing in the first place. Pilates is the answer for this type of problem and because its so effective, many physiotherapist use it in their provision when helping people with back pain. Pilates is a series of exercises that strengthens and lengthens the muscles in your core, surrounding your spine. By using Pilates regularly you can eradicate back pain and realign your posture.
So instead of spending a heap load of money of medical professionals why not give Pilates a try first. You need not have one on one help, but instead you can do Pilates at home using tutorials and videos. By following a good system of Pilates you can progress at the right pace without putting your back through any more pain. Once you begin to use Pilates you will find your back pain will reduce and your core will become stronger and more mobile then ever before.