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Pilates exercises for back pain

6 Pilates Exercises for Back Pain Relief and Prevention

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If you’re living with back pain, you’ve probably looked for ways to manage it. One popular way to manage back pain is through Pilates. Not only is pilates a great way to exercise and stay active in a way that is low impact for your body, but there are plenty of options for Pilates exercises for back pain relief and management. There are many exercises specifically meant to strengthen your core muscles, providing back pain relief, and preventing injury.

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Back Pain and Backpacks

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We’ve all worn a backpack at one point or another and some of us even wear them every day. They’re a convenient accessory and make it easy for people of all ages to carry everything they may need throughout their day while keeping their hands free. Unfortunately, backpacks have been shown to cause damage to the spine.

Your Posture’s Affect on Your Back Pain

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You may be aware of things that can affect your back pain such as weight, overloaded backpacks or shoulder bags, or pregnancy, but your posture plays a major role in your back pain as well. However, while slouching should be avoided, it’s not good to keep your back perfectly straight at all times either, because neither of these postures is natural. So let’s take a look at how your posture affects your back and what you can do to fix it.

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The 5 Best Sports for Anyone With Back Pain

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When you’re living with back pain, it’s understandable to want to avoid exercise and sports, but this will only make your pain worse. You need to stay active and moving, and the following exercises are some great options for this. Tai Chi, yoga, aquatic exercise, walking, and strength training are all sports that will get you moving without back pain.

6 Yoga Poses That Will Help You Avoid Back Injury

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Back injuries and pain can have a myriad of causes. With yoga, you can exercise and strengthen your core, alleviate pain from a back injury, improve posture, and more. However, yoga has the potential to damage your back, defeating the purpose of practicing it in the first place. With this guide, you’ll know which poses are best for your back and which should be avoided.