Pilates for lower back pain

Hi Manaswini, I have done both Yoga and Pilates, and I like both. Pilates, like you said, works on your core muscles and one of the reasons for a bad lower back is weak core muscles, and since Pilates focuses on strengthening the core, it may actually help your back better as compared to Yoga. It helped mine a lot.

Raj

 

Manaswini, I am so much against popping pills too when there are other healthier alternatives. Do give Pilates a try, and make sure you talk to the instructor and explain your situation so she guides you better initially. You don't want to overdo it right off the bat. Good luck.

Secondly, I am not sure if you work outside the home or not, but if you do and if it's a sitting job, try sitting on an exercise ball. I used to do that and it helps with strengthening the core tremendously too. I got my hubby to use it too, and he loved it so much that his assistant got one too. Anyhow, the ball helps with working your core constantly when you try balancing your body on it. Initially I started off with a couple hours and then later on I used to sit on it all the time while at work. Just make sure when you sit on it, your knees are bent at a 90 degrees angle, so your blood circulation doesn't get cut off.

Raj

 

Good luck and let us know how you like it.

Raj