Pilates for Back Pain

Pilates is often recommend by healthcare professionals for chronic back pain as a method to help reduce the level of pain and to prevent recurrence.  Pilates is a great way to help strengthen the core muscles that form a girdle around the spine protecting it.

In the presence of chronic back pain the core muscle will not be functioning adequately. The core muscles are designed to stabilise the spine and pelvis and should switch on prior to any arm or leg movement to protect the spine. If the core muscles are not working correctly other muscles will try to compensate for them and it is this compensation which can contribute to chronic pain.

The core muscles can be retrained which can lead to a reduction in the pain and help prevent re-occurrence and this is the goal of the Pilates for Back Pain class.

• Classes will be small with 6 per class and are suitable for those with no prior Pilates experience.
• Wear loose clothing, and bring a towel and some water to drink.
• The cost is €90 for a 6 week course or €120 with a Postural and functional assessment (see below). Payment must be received in advance to book a place on the course. Please give 2 weeks notice prior to commencement of the class if you need to cancel as a refund cannot be given after this
• To book complete this form and send back to info@mapleclinic.ie

 * No class Feb 16th

It is strongly recommended that you attend the Maple Physical Therapy Clinic prior to the class for a postural and functional assessment to check which exercises are appropriate for you to do in the class, and to learn modifications to help you get the most from the class. This assessment costs €30 and lasts 30 minutes