Back Pain after using Pilates

Orleans Gal · Joined: 05 Jun 2010 Posts: 2 Location:

[b]Hi Marjolein: I am new to the Pilates machine and I am 68 years old. I do have back problems. A herniated disc and some bone spurs in my lower back. I have been using the Pilates about 1 month now. Not for long periods of time. However I am having some back pain when I am finished.

Do you think it is because I am not used to exercising some parts of my body that have not been moving? i.e. Just using the treadmill. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks :D [/b]

sheista · Joined: 28 Apr 2009 Posts: 559 Location:

orleansgal, welcome!

I'm not sure if M. reads the boards to respond. You can email her at
marjolein@lighterliving.com
Many of us have received personal responses from her.

Good Luck!

Orleans Gal · Joined: 05 Jun 2010 Posts: 2 Location:

[b] :D Thanks Sheista for responding and M did respond. I am sure that I have to get used to the Pilates and that I will have aches in places that I didn't know I had!!![/b]

sheista · Joined: 28 Apr 2009 Posts: 559 Location:

Oh, I'm glad :)
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