If you’re experiencing that dull, constant ache of lower back pain, you’re probably looking for relief. Whether it began suddenly or has built up due to bad posture or long hours at a desk, the ache of back pain has most people scrambling for relief or solutions. There’s a popular debate about yoga vs. Pilates for back pain. You might even wonder, ‘Is Pilates good for back pain?’

Exercise that strengthens the back muscles and improves posture helps support the tendons that are aching, but that brings the question of what kind of exercise is best for you. We’re here to say that Pilates is a great choice to improve and eliminate back pain, and we’ll tell you how.

Pilates blends movement and breath in a way that focuses on strengthening the core muscles, especially the muscles of the abdomen, lower back, and hips. The low-impact nature of Pilates is a great intro point to improve flexibility, balance, and control of your body with an emphasis on proper alignment. While Pilates can be done on a mat, you can also bump up your cardio, resistance training, and more by taking a Pilates jumpboard class.

Pilates has been around for over a century. Yet, using the beneficial movements that benefit both the mind and body has only been practiced for thousands of years. In the 1920s, Joseph Pilates developed the pilates method and designed a practice that enhances core strength while improving flexibility, coordination, balance, and more.

Fortunately, there are private classes available. If your daily life is full of too much stress or you're stuck behind a desk and need to get away, you can turn to pilates. Most gym facilities offer pilates classes, but you should consider private pilates lessons with an instructor for an enhanced pilates experience.

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