Often when talking to potential new participants in the Pilates class, I often hear "My GP/Orthopedist/Physician recommends me taking Pilates to help improve back pain." Today, Pilates has a good reputation for improving participants' low back pain symptoms [and many other benefits].

But what happens when Pilates doesn't get the results we expect?

What happens when Pilates can't help our back pain, and even worse in some cases?

I heard another line of time, especially during my treatment. "I have done Pilates a few times before, but it didn't help." I often hear this when I work in a health club environment.

So why is Pilates not providing some of us with the results we want?

Here are some possible reasons:

Is the bar too high?

If we hear a lot of success stories about Pilates from friends and family, or if our health care recommends Pilates, we can hope that Pilates can correct and resolve all the pain and pain we have experienced. But it can't work like this. Keep in mind that everyone will be different, although we may have similar symptoms to others, but the underlying causes may be completely different. It is worth noting that Pilates is not a corrective treatment. This is a sports system, not a sports class, and many people find that by completing the Pilates course, their symptoms have improved because they learn the correct Pilates method. Another reason to remember is that people react differently to everything. For example, working from Pilates and treatment settings for a few years, I found that some people responded very well to deep tissue massage, but some people responded better to MET [muscle energy technology]. My advice is to find out what the underlying problem might be and find the method that works best for you and decide on the action plan from there.

What happened inside?

For example, someone is taking a Pilates class and hopes to improve the symptoms of lower back pain. As the Bodymaster methodfrom

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Practitioner, what was my initial thought of causing low back pain? In the past, I have seen pelvic rotation, tibial rotation, and differences in leg length are potential causes of back pain symptoms. Sometimes it has even risen further causing a person's lower back pain [chest activity and even shoulder alignment]. In a one-on-one session, I will have the opportunity to conduct a comprehensive screening to identify any potential potential problems. However, in the group classroom environment, we do not have this luxury. Pilates can sometimes help to relieve the symptoms of low back pain and give participants the opportunity to control their symptoms. However, if you find that although back pain [or other symptoms] continues after starting Pilates, it is best to conduct further investigation to determine which potential problems may cause low back pain symptoms, and then create a program to try to correct the potential problem. These potential problems have been corrected and you may find that your Pilates course can be more beneficial.

Pilates method

With the wide selection and variety of Pilates now, we now see very different content in the classroom. In my opinion, the most important element in the Pilates course is Method rather than choice of practice. Let me take a moment to explain. For me, the most beneficial thing for Pilates is the actual method of Pilates, not the exercise itself. Don't get me wrong, choosing the most correct and appropriate exercise is indispensable for the success of any class, but if they don't follow the Pilates method, then I find that success is very limited. What does the method mean? Ok, I am referring to the Pilates principle. These principles vary from training schools to training schools, from classrooms to classrooms, from books to books. Although these principles are different, I think the following principles are the most important:

• alignment

• Breathe

• Connection [also known as centering]

• concentration

• relaxation

• accurate

Although I think these six are the most important, there are some that should not be ignored. I have always known that these principles are critical to the success of the Pilates curriculum, but it is not until I become a physical fitness method that practitioners truly understand Why These principles and the Pilates method are key. I won't talk about all the details of how these principles are useful, but you can read my other articles to get this information, especially the article's "core stability – why there are more things besides planks and sit-ups" .

Pilates' methods/principles are the hardest to achieve if I tell the truth, but in my opinion, this is the most beneficial after completing the exercise. I believe we can pick up a book or watch the latest online videos for a range of different Pilates exercises, but in my opinion, if you don't stick to this method, success will be very limited. I also believe that there is no such thing as "Pilates Movement" because it is a method rather than a move, which gives the Pilates course its name.

How big is your class?

One of the main principles listed above and the "accuracy" that I think is very important. why? In order for any exercise to be effective [and related principles], it must be done correctly, using the correct target muscles and ensuring that no muscles are intended to remain closed. If you exercise incorrectly or use the wrong muscles, it is likely to be counterproductive and may cause pain or imbalance.

What does this have to do with the size of the classroom? It's very challenging to make everything right in the classroom. Participants need to master the coach's corrections, no matter how experienced they are. Even in my small group Pilates class, I have a maximum of seven people, but it can be a challenge to ensure that the number of safe and effective workouts is small [and therefore limited to seven]. I remember classes at leisure centers such as Virgin Active and Everyone Active, where the average number of courses is 25-35, and even the most talented coaches are not likely to be safe and correct during class because of the large population. One of the main reasons I made people join my class these days was because their previous classes were too big and they were sure they did it correctly.

What did you do during the class?

Now, this is one of the most important factors in determining the success of my one-on-one meeting. In a one-on-one environment, I always give participants a corrective exercise program, usually twice a day for a minimum of two weeks. Based on my experience in receiving any form of treatment, the initial corrective exercise program can be quite challenging, but it is one of the most important parts to achieving optimal results. Recalling my participants in a corrective exercise program among all participants [in a one-to-one environment], they always get more effective results and also reduce the number of sessions required to achieve the desired results. Obviously this is slightly different from the course, because we can't do biomechanical screens in class, which tells us which areas need to focus on corrective exercise programs, but I found that there are many benefits to participants, which are conducted during class and practiced. The principles of lacing, such as breathing, alignment and connection. I won't go into details about why this is beneficial [I have other blogs], but practicing these skills in the middle can not only help improve the results, but also help you better understand these principles better, thus making your course more beneficial, and Achieve the desired results faster. It's worth remembering that there are 167 hours per week [if we do one lesson a week], so it makes sense to practice these principles in the middle.

These are just a few things to consider in order to get the best results from the Pilates class. As always, there may be other factors, but I think these factors are the most important and effective.

thanks for reading.

Alex

What to do when Pilates is not working was originally published on Spring