Tag Archives: back pain

Pilates Improves Posture

Posted on December 6, 2009 by stephanie

Good posture looks healthy and confident on the outside – and feels free of pain and stiffness on the inside. In anatomical terms, good posture results from strengthening, lengthening and balancing opposing muscle groups to maintain biomechanical efficiency. Continue reading →

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Pilates Relieves Back Pain

Posted on September 12, 2009 by stephanie

A research article published in the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy showed that Pilates-based therapeutic exercise significantly decreased pain and disability in patients with chronic low back pain (J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2006; 36:472-484). Continue reading →

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