Pilates and Yoga:
Not just for Ballerinas and Hippies
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Orthopedic and Spine
eak or tight back
or abdominal muscles cannot support
your back properly, leading to pain
and injury risk. Work with a spine specialist to find exercises that stretch and
strengthen back and abdominal muscles, such as yoga and Pilates,” says
a recent video series from the North
American Spine Society. Hmmm, if
one of the country’s premier medical
associations recognizes that a strong
core is essential to spine health, and
that yoga and Pilates are good methods to achieve a strong core, maybe
there is something more to it.
So, what is meant by “core muscles”?
According to Mayo Clinic, the core
muscles are the muscles around your
low back, abdomen, hips and pelvis
and training those muscles leads to
better balance and stability. A recent
statement from Mayo’s website tells
us: “Strong core muscles make it easier to do everything from swinging a
golf club to getting a glass from the
top shelf or bending down to tie your
shoes. Weak core mus