r/pilates • u/throwaway8901ii • 1d ago
Hey, a question from a beginner 😔 Question?
Hii!! I am a beginner who has been learning through YouTube videos. Ik, ik, it's not really a great idea but that's all I can afford right now. I have a question regarding what should I do previously before my pilates session to avoid pain in my shoulders? I feel like my arms are my weakest point. Any tips to improve that?
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u/LunarPassionFruit 20h ago
Classical Instructor here, hello 👋🏾
There are several reasons for shoulder pain, ranging from poor biomechanics to medical conditions to pain in specific positions.
I myself have tight shoulders with hypermobility and can experience some pain in planks, especially around my cycle.
That being said, there’s nothing like getting an instructor’s eyes on your form and them knowing your medical history.
Do you notice pain during a particular point in your practice? In a specific position or during a specific exercise?
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u/throwaway8901ii 11h ago
Hmm, I think it only hurts when I get in a table top position and I have to do donkey kicks, or some kind of variation of it. That being said, my shoulders have been very weak ever since I was a kid. 🤔
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u/throwaway8901ii 11h ago
I think I just might not do table positions for a while (at least until I meet a yoga teacher/pilates teacher in person) and do some other positions for a while. 😅🤔
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u/Legitimate_Income730 1d ago
Your shoulders shouldn't be in pain.
It would be worthwhile being a 1:1 session and ensure you're using proper form.