Lower Back Pain

Lower back pain is unfortunately a common issue.   Causes could include muscle strain, poor posture, herniated discs, arthritis, or just simply lack of movement.

🧘‍♂️ Things that can help 🧘‍♂️

Movement & Gentle Exercise

• Stretching: Pelvic tilts, cat stretch.   See some if the video below ⬇️ 
• Walking: Prevents stiffness & loosens the muscles Core strengthening: Pilates exercises such as Plank, The Hundred can help if performed correctly!
• Posture & Ergonomics Sit with feet flat, back supported. Avoid slouching or sitting too long. Adjust screens to eye level and use lumbar support.

Heat/Ice Therapy

• Ice: To help decrease inflammation. Heat: To relax muscles and increase circulation.

Medication if necessary

• (e.g., ibuprofen) for pain and inflammation.  Not long term.

Massage or Foam Rolling  - 

• On that tight spot (if muscular)

If you want to know more then get in contact re:Pilates.   Pilates exercises are designed to alleviate back pain & make it stronger therefore prevent a reoccurrence.  Email me: [email protected]