The 3 key exercises!
These simple exercises are what I teach my private clients when they come into my studio to work with me for their lower back pain.
Often clients who start training with me say they constantly stretch their back but it isn’t getting any better.
This is because stretching isn’t the solution. Our body is holistic and works as a full system. So we need to address the body as a whole through a combination of strengthening, mobility, activation and stretching.
There are other considerations too such as our home environment, the type of work we do, our postural habits, our level of stress, what we eat and how much natural body movement we get each day. Which are all elements we cover during your private training sessions with me.
It sounds like a lot to consider - but it’s easy once you know how and you have the tools.
These are 3 simple exercises we do in each Pilates class..
1. Prone Glutes.
Glute strengthening is one key element to help you start reducing lower back pain. Our body works holistically, so having strong glute muscles will support your back.
2. Cat Stretch.
Cat Stretch is a highly effective and simple active stretch. It’s improves spinal mobility and reduces lower back tightness and tension.
3. Chalk Circles & Bookends.
This spinal rotation exercise reduces shoulder and neck tension, it will also reduces upper and lower back tension.
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Hello, I’m Jodie. I’m the owner of Soul Flexible and I’ve been teaching mindful movement for well over 10 years. In my blog I share my insights into the practice of Pilates, yoga and general wellbeing.