Pilates For A Healthy Spine

Name: Wellness Center and Integrative Medicine Clinic
Price range: $$

Table of Contents

Toggle

Pilates for Pain

Exercise can help with back pain—you’ve probably heard that before. And Pilates tops the list of “helpful for your back” exercises.

This shows 4 Pilates moves to prevent pain. Of course, talk to your doctor before beginning an exercise plan.

Warm-up Your Spine with this Exercise

Cat/Cow

The cat/cow stretch lengthens and strengthens the muscles along your spine.

Start on hands (shoulder-distance apart) and knees (hip-distance apart).
Inhale and look up as you slightly arch your spine. Then exhale, engage your abdominal muscles, and draw your belly button toward your spine as you gaze at your navel. Repeat 5 to 10 times every day.

Chest Lift

Not Your Average Sit-up

The chest lift is similar to a basic crunch. The difference? This move deeply targets your abs.

Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat (hip-distance apart). Bring hands behind head with fingertips touching. Elbows are wide open.
Inhale, and then as you exhale, pull belly button toward the spine and lift the shoulders off the ground (leading with chest). Really use your abs to lift—not your neck. Inhale again as you release toward the ground. Repeat 6 to 8 times daily.

Pelvic Curl

A Pose to Help Ease Low Back Pain

Doing this exercise regularly teaches you how to engage your abs to help support and lengthen the low back.

Start by lying on your back with knees bent and feet flat (hip-distance apart).
Arms are straight along the sides of your body and palms are touching the ground. Inhale deeply and engage your abs as you lift your hips off the floor—vertebra by vertebra.
Exhale and roll back down very slowly, engaging core muscles. Link breath with movement. Repeat 3 to 5 times daily.

Child’s Pose

An Easy, Restorative Stretch

This move really stretches tight, sore low back muscles.

From hands and knees, bring hips toward heels, and stretch arms in front of you so palms are touching the ground.
Press forehead gently to the floor and do some deep belly breathing. Bring hands toward the legs to slowly sit up. Repeat 3 times daily.

Call Today!

Post Disclaimer

Professional Scope of Practice *

The information herein on "Pilates For A Healthy Spine" is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional or licensed physician and is not medical advice. We encourage you to make healthcare decisions based on your research and partnership with a qualified healthcare professional.

Blog Information & Scope Discussions

Our information scope is limited to Chiropractic, musculoskeletal, physical medicines, wellness, contributing etiological viscerosomatic disturbances within clinical presentations, associated somatovisceral reflex clinical dynamics, subluxation complexes, sensitive health issues, and/or functional medicine articles, topics, and discussions.

We provide and present clinical collaboration with specialists from various disciplines. Each specialist is governed by their professional scope of practice and their jurisdiction of licensure. We use functional health & wellness protocols to treat and support care for the injuries or disorders of the musculoskeletal system.

Our videos, posts, topics, subjects, and insights cover clinical matters, issues, and topics that relate to and directly or indirectly support our clinical scope of practice.*

Our office has reasonably attempted to provide supportive citations and has identified the relevant research study or studies supporting our posts. We provide copies of supporting research studies available to regulatory boards and the public upon request.

We understand that we cover matters that require an additional explanation of how it may assist in a particular care plan or treatment protocol; therefore, to further discuss the subject matter above, please feel free to ask Dr. Alex Jimenez, DC, or contact us at 915-850-0900.

We are here to help you and your family.

Blessings

Dr. Alex Jimenez DC, MSACP, RN*, CCST, IFMCP*, CIFM*, ATN*

email: coach@elpasofunctionalmedicine.com

Licensed as a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) in Texas & New Mexico*
Texas DC License # TX5807, New Mexico DC License # NM-DC2182

Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN*) in Florida
Florida License RN License # RN9617241 (Control No. 3558029)
License Compact Status: Multi-State License: Authorized to Practice in 40 States*
Presently Matriculated: ICHS: MSN* FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner Program)

Dr. Alex Jimenez DC, MSACP, RN* CIFM*, IFMCP*, ATN*, CCST
My Digital Business Card

Next 5 Best Apps to Boost Your Health »

Previous « Compound in Salmon Switches on 'Longevity Gene' in Mice

Published by

Dr. Alex Jimenez

Management and Treatment Guidelines for Low Back Pain in El Paso, TX
According to the American Chiropractic Association, approximately 31 million people in the United States experience…
Home Remedies After Waking Up With Neck Pain
Occasionally, people may wake up with neck pain from sleeping in an awkward position throughout…
Enough Pain Medication! What Are My Alternatives?
Boosting Your Vitamin C Levels: Effective Methods
Can individuals incorporate ways to increase their vitamin C levels to boost their immune system…
Top Workout Mistakes: Is Your Exercise Routine Actually Hurting You?
Exercise Physiologist and PUSH-as-Rx ® fitness facility owner Daniel Alvarado takes a look at common…
Active Release Technique (A.R.T.) for Chronic Neck Pain in El Paso, TX
[et_pb_section bb_built="1"][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.6"] Active Release Technique (A.R.T) is a hands on soft tissue treatment…
Spinal Manipulation & Decompression Treatment For Low Back Pain
Introduction Low back pain is a common issue worldwide that can cause individuals to miss work…
An In-depth Look At The Three Points of Weight Loss | El Paso, TX (2021)
https://youtu.be/2oxAP-rgUu4 Introduction In today's podcast, Dr. Alex Jimenez and Push Fitness owner, Daniel Alvarado discuss…
Natural Treatment for Graves’ Disease | Wellness Clinic
Often times, when patients are diagnosed with a thyroid disease, they are scared are become…
Extension-Related Low Back Pain: Sports & Science
Most of us will experience it at some point, but how does it influence on…
Reduced Spinal Degeneration Symptoms with Multiple Modalities
Abstract objective: To examine the diagnosis and care of a patient suffering from chronic low…
The Impact of Fatigue & Rheumatoid Arthritis
Introduction Many individuals have dealt with issues affecting their lives in some way or form.…
Functional Medicine and Chronic Pain Care | Central Chiropractor
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or the CDC, chronic diseases and…
How Kyphosis Patients Thrive With Chiropractic Care
Kyphosis is a condition that is most typically identified by a humped mid to upper…
Chiropractic Garners Mainstream Media Coverage
Chiropractic received a boost from some major national sources in recent months. Here’s a recap.…
Where Does the Energy Go in Low Speed Auto Accidents?
There are many factors that play a role in the dynamics of collisions. These include…
Mike Contreras | Trainer | PUSH-as-Rx ®
Mike Contreras, trainer at Push-as-Rx ®™, started out as a regular member with the intention…
A Focus On Non-Surgical Therapeutic Options For Low Back Pain
Can non-surgical options be beneficial for many working individuals with low back pain than surgical…
Loss of Cervical Curvature from Motor Vehicle Crashes
Unfortunately, many people can relate to having been involved in a car crash or motor…
With Chiropractic Care You Will Live Pain-Free | El Paso, Tx.
There are plenty of people who say that chiropractic made a significant difference in their…
Inner Thigh Pain Associated With Trigger Points
Introduction When many individuals begin to work out or start training for an event, they…