Pilates question

[BethRN]

I have had a sore back for a few weeks but it is slowly getting better with rest and meds. I think I hurt it running(too much too soon and improper form). I decided to just walk fast for a few weeks and start pilates. I have done pilates once and loved it. Well, my question is would I see results by walking 5x/wk and doing pilates twice a week until I can start back on wts? I am trying to lose about 15 more lbs, I've already lost 15lbs recently. I want to make sure I am exercising enough but I'm scared I'll hurt myself again. What do you think?

 

[LauraMax]

IMO if you have a back injury you should stay away from pilates. The main focus of pilates is the core, meaning most of its exercises involve the lower back. You'd run a high risk of re-injuring yourself if you make this the staple of your workout.

Can you start back on weights by doing light weight/high reps? Have you asked your dr.? I'm sure she/he could provide more insight than we could.

 

[Carring]

I will have to disagree with the previous poster. Pilates is great for back rehab but you would want to check with a professional to make sure you are doing the correct moves to improve and not harm your back. Stott has some wonderful back care pilates videos that might help you.

hope this link works and good luck

http://www.stottpilates.com/store/r....stottpilates.com/store/results.lasso&-search

 

[ldy_solana]

while i do agree that pilates is a great rehab for the back, i would first get medical advice b/c as lauramax has mentioned it does require a lot of back,as well as ab,strength and to much could cause you to re=injure your back.once your back is healed you can look up a variety of workouts targeted for weak backs. like stotts(as mentioned above) and i think winsor pilates has one too. i would also include more overall core(abs,back,hips)training in your routines to strengthen the weaks areas.

kassia



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[LauraMax]

Well, all I can say is I don't have back problems & sometimes pilates makes my lower back sore.