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      • Patellar Tendon Transfer
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Simple Pilates Exercises You Can Do at Home for Lower Back Pain

6/1/2022

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Pilates is a form of exercise that can help people with back pain. This blog post explores the benefits of Pilates for low back pain and how it can be used to improve range of motion, strength, endurance and more. It also includes a general introduction to back pain and its causes as well as some exercises you can do at home if you are living with back pain.
The back is a complex structure made up of muscles, bones, ligaments and tendons. It supports the trunk of your body while enabling you to bend forward, sideways and backwards. A large number of different back problems have been identified by researchers over the years but back pain remains one of the most common reasons why people visit their GP or physiotherapist today. Chronic low back pain affects around four million Australians every year - that's more than twelve percent! The majority of these may be attributed to physical inactivity combined with poor muscle strength and flexibility. 

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Back pain has many causes, some of which include:
  • muscle strains and sprains from overuse or sudden injury;
  • injuries to the disc which have been shown to heal and improve in as little as three months
  • spinal stenosis (a narrowing of the spinal canal that puts pressure on the nerves running down your back and into the legs)
  • osteoarthritis (a condition that results in the breakdown of cartilage in your joints)
 
If you are experiencing low back pain, there are a few exercises you can do at home to help ease your symptoms. The following Pilates exercises have been specifically designed for people with low back pain but please consult with a physiotherapist before starting any exercise program:

Pelvic Tilts

To practice this, lie down face up knees bent and feet on the ground. Breathe in and let your tailbone angle towards the ground (anterior tilt) then breathe out and angle your tailbone towards your chest. Aim for six to twelve repetitions and repeat three times daily.
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Cat/Cow Stretch

Another great exercise for people experiencing back pain because it promotes movement in the spine that helps improve range of motion as well as relieves pressure. To do this, start on all fours with your back straight. Slowly round out your back like a cat as you inhale and then exhale as you allow your back to arch down before you return to being flat by lifting up through your spine until it's in line with your hips again. Repeat six to twelve for two to three sets.

Side Lying Leg Lifts

Side lying leg lifts are one of our favourite exercises because not only does it stretch both adductors at the same time but also strengthens the opposite  muscles too making sure that they provide stability around our pelvic joints. To do this, lie on your side with the bottom leg bent and top leg straight. Keep your back pressed against the wall or couch and slowly lift your top leg as high as you can without lifting your hips off of the ground. Hold for two to six seconds before lowering back down. Repeat eight to twelve times then switch sides for two or three sets.

Bridge Pose

This exercise is fantastic for strengthening the gluteal muscles. The bridge pose can also help improve posture by elongating the spine. To do it, start by lying flat on your back with feet flat on the ground and hip - width apart. Bring your heels close to your bum so that your toes are pointing towards your knees. Drive your heels into the ground, and lift your torso and upper legs into the air, extending your hips until your thighs and torso are in line with each other - hold for five seconds. Slowly lower yourself back down to the starting position. Repeat eight to twelve times for two to three sets.

If you experience any back pain while doing these exercises, stop and evaluate your self and acknowledge if the pain settles quickly too often we are told to immediately stop and rest however in back pain movement is very helpful in recovery. If your pain was to persist or increase then please consult with a physiotherapist. So it's important to listen to your body and learn how well you are tolerating the movements. All of these exercises should be done under the guidance of a professional who can help create a personalised program for you that takes into account your specific needs and limitations.

Pilates is an excellent way to reduce back pain as well as improve strength, flexibility, and posture - so give it a try today! If back pain is preventing you from living your life to the fullest or if you would just like some guidance on exercises that can help ease your symptoms, please contact our Tarragindi Physiotherapy Clinic for more information. Our Brisbane physiotherapists are experts in helping people with low back pain feel better fast. Call us on 07 3706 3407 or send us an email to [email protected] - we'd love to hear from you!
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      • Dry Needling
      • Real Time Ultrasound
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      • Mastitis Physiotherapy
    • Postnatal Physiotherapy
    • Physiotherapy for Teenagers
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      • Abdominal separation (rectus diastasis or DRAMS)
      • Menopause
      • Pelvic Girdle Pain Physiotherapy
      • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Physiotherapy
      • Pregnancy-Related Issues >
        • Pregnancy-Related Back Pain
        • Diastasis Recti (Abdominal Separation)
        • Pelvic Girdle Pain (Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction)
        • Postural Changes During Pregnancy
        • Prenatal and Postnatal Exercise Guidance
    • Sprains and Strains >
      • Groin Strains
      • Hamstring Injuries
      • Repetitive Strain Injury
      • Ligament Sprains
      • Muscle Strains
    • Foot and Ankle Pain >
      • Ankle Osteoarthritis
      • Plantar Fasciitis
      • Achilles Tendinopathy
      • Morton's Neuroma
      • Metatarsalgia
      • Stress Fractures
      • Sesamoiditis
      • Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
      • Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD)
      • Heel Spurs
      • Hammer, Claw & Mallet Toes
      • Flat Feet
      • Bunions
    • Calf Pain >
      • Calf Strain
      • Shin Splints | Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS)
    • Knee Pain >
      • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
      • Chondromalacia Patella
      • Iliotibial Band Syndrome
      • Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
      • Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injuries
      • Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injuries
      • Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Injuries
      • Jumper's Knee (Patellar Tendinopathy)
      • Meniscal Tears
      • Osteoarthritis of the Knee
      • Knee Gout
      • Knee Dislocations
      • Knee Bursitis
      • Baker's Cyst
      • Quadriceps Tendon Tear
      • Ligamentous Laxity or Hypermobility of the Knee
      • Knee Hypermobility
    • Hip Pain >
      • Labral Tears
      • Gluteal Tendinopathy
      • Hip Bursitis
      • Piriformis Syndrome
      • Femoroacetabular Impingment Syndrome | FAI
      • Snapping Hip Syndrome
      • Greater Throcanter Pain Syndrome | GTPS
      • Hip Adductor Strain
      • Hip Fractures
      • Hip Flexor Strain
      • Osteoarthritis of the Hip
    • Back Pain >
      • Herniated Discs
      • Sciatica
      • Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis
      • Sacroiliitis and SIJ Pain
      • Kyphosis
      • Facet Joint Syndrome
      • Spinal Stenosis
      • Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
      • Degenerative Disc Disease
      • Ankylosing Spondylitis
    • Neck Pain >
      • Whiplash Treatment
      • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
      • Cervical Instability
      • Cervical Myelopathy
      • Torticollis
      • Cervical Facet Joint Syndrome
      • Cervical Radiculopathy
      • Cervical Stenosis
      • Cervical Spondylosis
      • Cervical Disc Herniatiion
      • Atlantoaxial Instability
      • Cranio-Cervical Instability
    • Headaches and Migraines >
      • Cervicogenic Headache
    • TMJ and Jaw Pain
    • Wrist Pain >
      • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
      • DeQuervain Tenosynovitis
    • Tennis Elbow
    • Shoulder Pain >
      • Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Disorders
      • Brachial Plexus Injuries
      • Frozen Shoulder
      • Shoulder Impingement
      • Shoulder Dislocations
      • Rotator Cuff Injury
      • SLAP Tears (Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior tears)
      • Glenohumeral Joint Instability
      • Winged Scapula
      • Calcific Tendinitis
      • Shoulder Bursitis
    • Bursitis
    • Fracture Rehabilitation
    • Growth related conditions >
      • Scheuermann's Disease
      • Sever's Disease
      • Osgood-Schlatter Disease
      • Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome
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      • Rock Climbing
      • Endurance Running
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      • Shoulder Arthritis
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      • Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
      • Marfan Syndrome
      • Loeys-Dietz Syndrome
      • Stickler Syndrome
      • Joint Hypermobility Syndrome
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      • Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Reconstruction
      • Osteochondral Grafting or Microfracture Surgery
      • High Tibial Osteotomy
      • Patellar Tendon Repair
      • Quadriceps Tendon Repair
      • Total Knee Replacement
      • Meniscus Repair
      • Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Repair
      • Patellar Tendon Transfer
      • Pelvic Fracture Fixation
      • Hamstring Tendon Repair
      • Total Hip Replacement
      • Neck of Femur Fracture Fixation
      • Labral Repair
      • Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Reconstruction
      • Clavicle ORIF
      • SLAP Lesion Repair
      • Distal Biceps Tendon Repair
      • Proximal Humerus ORIF
      • Rotator Cuff Repair
      • Shoulder Reconstruction
      • Subacromial Decompression
      • Artificial Disc Replacement
      • Sacroiliac Joint Fusion
      • Spinal Fusion
      • Scoliosis Repair
      • Discectomy
      • Laminectomy
      • Flatfoot Reconstruction
      • Lisfranc Injury Repair
      • Triple Arthrodesis
      • Anterior Ankle Impingement Surgery
      • Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
      • Fracture Fixation
      • Ankle Ligament Repair
      • Bunionectomy
      • Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction
      • Scaphoid Fracture Fixation
      • Radial Head Replacement
      • Carpal Tunnel Release
      • Tendon Release
      • Fixations Following Fracture
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