![]() One of the biggest reasons people start Pilates is to help some sort of injury or pain. Whether it’s lower back pain, hip pain or shoulder pain, Pilates is often recommended (keep in mind that this is not the only benefit Pilates has though) Sometimes though things do not go as we have planned. I often get a number of people who see me either in my Pilates classes or my Therapy studio, who have tried Pilates, but has found it causes them more pain than they had before! In this article we are going to look at reasons why this might happen, and what you can do if it does. There are a number of reasons that Pilates may cause increased pain in people. The key thing is to remember:
“If Pilates gives any pain, you must contact your GP at the first opportunity”. It would be incorrect to think “no pain, no gain” or that the pain will do you good in the long run. Here are just a few reasons why you may be getting pain in your Pilates class:
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