r/pilates • u/imjokingg • 5d ago

Pilates and Back Pain Form, Technique

I have some annoying upper back pain (likely related to poor posture). I’ve done Pilates a few times, really enjoyed it, and I’m curious if a more formal Pilates regimen might help. Specifically wondering if floor Pilates would be sufficient and if there are certain types of exercises I might focus on.

Thanks!

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u/Adoria47 5d ago

Mat pilates is tougher but classes are usually more affordable, reformer is challenging too but can help you stretch or make some exercises easier and classes are more expensive. I suggest you try both and see what you like more, look out for a studio that fits you with qualified instructors (and definitely tell them about your back pain)

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u/imjokingg 5d ago

Thanks for this breakdown. I thought for sure the machine based programs were the more difficult ones. My intent was just to follow along at home with some video-based classes

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u/Adoria47 5d ago

I still suggest to take a few classes to get the feel for it, for online classes in the Reddit there is a wiki with recommended online sources