Pilates for back pain — how it helps
Sitting, stress and a weak core are the most common causes of back pain. Here's how Pilates helps.
Lower back pain and a stiff neck are among the most common complaints today. We sit for hours, move little, and the deep muscles that support the spine gradually weaken. Pilates is one of the forms of exercise that targets exactly those muscles.
Why does your back hurt?
The most common causes aren't serious injuries but everyday habits: long hours of sitting, poor posture, a weak core and tension that builds up in the neck and shoulders. When the deep muscles don't do their job, the joints and surface muscles take over the load — and pain appears.
How Pilates helps
- Strengthens the deep core muscles that stabilise the spine.
- Restores mobility — through spinal articulation, vertebra by vertebra.
- Teaches correct breathing, which reduces tension and stabilises the body.
- Improves posture and takes the load off the neck and shoulders.
Why the Polestar method?
Polestar Pilates was founded by physical therapist Dr. Brent Anderson and is based on modern rehabilitation science. Exercises are adapted to your body and condition — the load increases gradually, and the goal is pain-free movement.
When to be careful
If you've had surgery, have a herniated disc or another diagnosed condition, you need your doctor's approval before you start. In these cases we recommend beginning with a private session, where the programme is built around your condition. Our team includes an instructor with a physiotherapy background.
Once you feel more confident, you can move on to group Reformer Pilates classes and keep building strength in a small group.
