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By: Steven Giles, Fri Jul 10th, 2009
Pain in any area of the body is never pleasant. Chronic back pain is one of the biggest complaints amongst all humanity. It is simple to injure the back, and when it isn't properly cared for, that guard is let down that much more. Poor posture, car accidents, falls, aging, exercise injuries, and even sleeping on an outdated, faulty mattress can all contribute a person's back pain. Once the pain begins, it will eventually progress until something is done about it. If there are no preventative measures taken, the pain gets worse over time due to aging, and everyday bad habits. There is a lot of buzz about Pilates and stretching exercises and their relation to preventing back pain. It is possible, and I will tell you how it works. Pilates helps to work the muscles that keep the spine sturdy and resistant to change in alignment. Everything works together to repair the natural flow of the spine. Every body is different, but all muscles are strengthened in the same manner. There is no need to go out and attempt to lift large amounts of weight with your back when you are in obvious pain. And luckily, that isn't what Pilates is about. Pilates movements and techniques target the areas that are in the most pain by repairing from deep inside of the core. The muscles within the abdomen, buttocks, and back are worked gently so that there is no pain. Since those movements are so gentle and slow, the target is deep so that every muscle is engaged. When the muscles are made strong again, they are able to hold on to the realignment of the spine, and good posture is a lot easier to obtain. Keeping good posture helps to maintain the alignment along with daily Pilates workouts. Oftentimes, we forget to stand and sit up straight, which can damage the spine. For that reason, it is even more important to stay consistent with your workouts. You should always try your best to remain conscious of your posture. Without the strength of the back, a lot of life's everyday activities are not possible. Some people have went as far as applying for disability because of their back pain. What is so unfortunate is that several people aren't aware of the fact that a simple 10 minutes a day is all that is needed in order to get rid of back pain and correct existing spinal problems. Stress can also bring about much more pain than is necessary. Pilates stretching movements can be a real relief when it comes to excess stress upon the body. The time that you sit down each morning, night, or both to practice your movements can be looked at as your ultimate “me” time. Be sure that your workout area is quiet, peaceful, and that there are no distractions. You'll also be using deep breathing, which will help to release built up tension. As you can see, all of the negative things that contribute to back pain are eliminated by Pilates. There are a range of DVD's on sale at http://www.pilatesorstretchforbackpain.com which have been recommended by a leading British Osteopath/Physiotherapist. Please visit my blog at http://stretchorpilatesforbackpain.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2
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