How Pilates Help In Pain Relief Part 1

How Pilates Help In Pain Relief – Part 1

by

Joanna Ng

Due to our busy lifestyle and most jobs being desk bound, there has been

increasing number of people suffering from chronic neck pain, back pain and

shoulder pain. These people usually have acquired bad postures in their daily

activities without them knowing it. They have read about the wonderful effects

of pilates in pain relief and many wanted to use pilates to relieve their

chronic pain. However, what they did not realise was that, if you are suffering

from chronic pain, the first few sessions of pilates rehabilitation had nothing

to do with Pilates as yet!

Usually for clients who are suffering from chronic pain, there will be lumps of

scar tissues in the pain areas. Fascia and trigger point release will be

employed in the first few sessions to release these scar tissues. It is a

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technique that coupled with certain specific Pilates routines can bring instant

relief to the spot and restore mobility to the joints. Clients with chronic pain

usually have very tight knots in the neck which stretching alone cannot do the

job. Even though stretching is very beneficial and cannot be neglected, it does

not work in the case of stubborn muscle knots. When stretching a muscle with

knots, you are only stretching the healthy muscle tissue. The knot remains a

knot, laughing in the face of the stretch.

The best way to attack a tight muscle knot is direct pressure. When the taut

knots and painful spots are successfully released, the spot will be sore for a

day at most but instant relief can be felt in some area like tingling sensations

down the arm to fingers as circulation is restored when the tight knots are

loosen. Other times, there is instant release up the side of the neck all the

way up the scalp of the hair. Fascia and trigger point release is akin to

lubricating a rusty machine before movement (Pilates) is introduced. And because

most injury started due to improper form, the right body mechanics specific to

the joint and muscles must be introduced and properly taught.

Take a quick look around the people at the subways, hurrying to work and sitting

in the office. You will realize most if not all, have rounded shoulders, are

much hunched over, chin is lifted, neck tilted backwards and shoulders tensed.

This is the perfect recipe that spells disaster – that of chronic neck and

shoulder pain!

If Pilates is introduced immediately into a rehabilitation program without proper

investigation into the true state of the pain or injury, not only will it hinder

recovery, it will also mean adding fuel to flame and may lead to inflammation

and more pain. Every case is different and a thorough review with an experienced

pilates instructor with the right expertise will guarantee results! Be sure to

find out how the rehabilitation process is carried out in the training if you

are looking for pilates rehabilitation programs.

In the next sequel of the article, we will follow up with how pilates is

incorporated in the training for people who are suffering from chronic pain.

Joanna Ng runs an authentic Pilates Studio, Singapore Pilates Central & Rehabilitation and has more than 15 years of experience in Pilates. She uses various techniques like myofascial release, gyrotonic and pilates to nurse many of clients who has suffered serious injuries such as slipped disc, herniated disc back to health. She specialises in using these techniques as a means to instant Pilates Pain Relief. Visit her http://www.pilatescentral.com.sg

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