The causes of back pain and how Pilates and stretching can help to get rid
of this terrible affliction are discussed in this article.
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Back pain can be caused by various things. Some of those things include
straining, too much standing, pulled muscles, prolonged sitting, not getting
enough exercise, and lack of muscle. There are several other things that can
cause back pain that are all too numerous to mention here, but what we are going
to be talking about is getting rid of your back pain by using Pilates and
stretching techniques.
?br />Pilates is a system of physical conditioning
that involves low-impact stretches and exercises. Pilates also involves core
strengthening movements which are great for the back. Since all of the exercises
are extremely low-impact, anyone can do them. They can be done from your home or
at the gym. All you need is a mat and the knowledge of how to perform the
exercises and stretches and you are all set to go. There are several DVD's and
books available on how to perform Pilates exercises and stretches that can be
found most anywhere from libraries to online.
?br />Back pain can inhibit us
from living our lives. It can keep us from work, cause us to lose sleep, and
prevent us from doing the things that we have always enjoyed. A strong and
relaxed back is one that is unlikely to feel pain. When you build up the
strength of your back slowly and carefully, you are doing one of the best things
that you can do for your body. People often do not realize how important their
backs are until they give out on them. I am sure that those of you reading this
that have back problems agree completely.
?br />A lot of times back pain is
related to poor posture. Did you know that proper stretching combined with the
use of Pilates can actually lengthen your spine and improve your posture? You
might even find that your height changes in length a bit after performing a
series of Pilates exercises. The types of stretches that you do are not at all
painful. An example of an effective Pilates stretch would be to lie down face up
on a mat on a flat surface while pulling your knees to your chest. While you are
doing that, you will slowly lift your head forward until you are in a balled-up
position. These are the simple movements that you will be working with when
performing Pilates. These types of movements help to strengthen the ligaments
and joints in the back that might be weak and are causing your pain.
?br />When our backs are in pain, they let us know it in a big way. We need
to care for our backs in the same fashion that we care for the rest of our
bodies. If we do not keep it strong, it is going to breakdown and become
useless. Pilates and stretching techniques will help you to maintain your back
so that you can be strong and continue to take on life's most demanding
responsibilities without giving out.
