Understanding lower back pain
We are Greenwich Pilates can support you through private sessions or small group classes with one of our BACK PAIN specialists.
For more information, please contact Ellie at ellie@greenwichpilates.co.uk
Back pain is a common problem among adults affecting up to 80% of people at least once in their lifetime. The pain can lead to significant loss of function resulting in individuals being unable to complete their normal daily activities including work.
Common causes of back pain are a pulled muscle as well as medical conditions like a slipped disc, sciatica or ankylosing spondylitis.
Very rarely, back pain can be a sign of a serious problem such as a broken bone, cancer or an infection.
How to ease back pain yourself.
Back pain often improves on its own within a few weeks however there are things you can do to help speed up your recovery.
Movement is key and Pilates is known as a very effective way of preventing and managing low back pain. Medical authorities are increasingly recognising that adapted exercise on a one-to-one or small group basis is one of the best ways of helping someone with ongoing low back pain.
We are Greenwich Pilates can support you through private sessions or small group classes with one of our specialists.
For more information, please contact Ellie at ellie@greenwichpilates.co.uk