There are several ways to treat back pain and many have achieved various levels
of success. The reason there are so many is because the medical world and
experts have different opinions of what causes back pain and the same applies to
the way they think it should be treated. These differences of opinion often
result in contradictory advice that is communicated by the medical community. It
also has a lot to do with them not knowing or fully understanding what causes
back pain in the first place.
Back pain is a very common problem and the
condition costs billions every year to treat. The increase in the number of back
pain cases can be linked to a number of factors that include lifestyle factors
and people living longer. There are many conventional ways to treat the
condition however, in recent years the popularity of certain alternative and
complimentary methods has increased. These include acupuncture, yoga and tai
chi. In this article I will be covering a method that is also growing in
popularity and that is Pilates.
Pilates was developed by a Joseph Pilates
over a hundred years ago. The method was originally used to rehabilitate people
who were recovering from accidents. Joseph was a physically weak child however,
this motivated him to develop physical conditioning techniques and methods to
help build strength and flexibility in his body.
Pilates focuses on the
correct and proper alignment of the body. The techniques also emphasised the
importance on correct breathing, posture and muscle stretching. The great thing
about Pilates is its low impact qualities that allow people of all ages to use
it even those already suffering from back pain.
Pilates focuses on building
strength in your core muscle groups. The core muscles are located around your
stomach and lower back. It is these core muscles that support the back and the
body抯 movement. In Pilates it is believed that the health of the body begins
with a strong foundation and that foundation is your core muscles. It also
focuses on creating the natural and balanced alignment of your
spine.
There are various exercises that can be performed on the floor.
You can also use a Pilates machine that is designed to do specific movements.
This involves various positions that include kneeling and sitting on a moving
platform with tension ropes that you pull to build strength.
Due to certain
complexities of these methods it is advisable that you consult an expert and
take lessons first.
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