Pilates for low back pain and prenatal ladies

What is Pilates?

Pilates targets the core ( tummy) and pelvic floor muscles. Strong core and pelvic muscles may help ease the pregnancy process​

Is Pilates safe during pregnancy?

The Pilates Program tailored to pregnant women is tailored to target the pelvic floor, back and stomach

Physiological changes during pregnancy

• Mechanical changes related to the growing weight of the breast, uterus and fetus​

• Also, there is an increase in the lumbar lordosis, resulting in the shift of the women’s center of gravity resulting in postural imbalance and back pain

Impact of Pregnancy on Exercise Performance

• By the 6th month of pregnancy, the intensity of the exercise should decrease​
• And in the 3rd trimester, pregnant woman would have to be more

Who should avoid rigorous exercises?

• They are certain medical conditions such as preterm labour pregnancy induced hypertension, which you should avoid doing any rigorous exercises​
• Kindly consult your doctors if you have any concerns