LOWER BACK & SCIATICA VIDEOS

If you have had a history of back pain and/or surgery this series of pilates excercies provide you a starting point to building strength in your core, hips and stablising muscles. If you are living with sciatica, again, these are suitable for you to try as a starting point either as a total newbie or getting back into Pilates.

Lower Back Focus: 5 minute back routine

Quick &  Simple Back Routine

Quick and gentle video to help stretch out stiff and aching lower backs, sides or hips. If you are suffering from lower back pain or lack of movement try this quick collection of gentle exercises to help get you moving again. 

Lower Back Focus: Pilates for Sciatica Part 1

Pilates for Sciatica Part 1

This first part of the series focuses on pelvis placement and disassociating hip movement while building abdominal stretch. Suitable for absolute beginners or anyone looking for a gentle routine

Lower Back Focus: Pilates for Sciatica Part 2

Pilates for Sciatica Part 2

This second part includes exercises which challenge stability in the trunk and building strength into the hip. Sciatic pain can cause pain and/or inefficiencies in movement at the hip. Suitable for absolute beginners or anyone looking for a gentle routine. If any of these exercises recreate your sciatic symptoms, bring the exercise down a notch or move on to the next one.

Lower Back Focus: Pilates for Sciatica Part 3

Pilates for Sciatica Part 3

This third part includes 4 point kneeling (hands and knees) exercises to help you articulate the full spine, working on mobility at each vertebra + additional stability work of the trunk and core challenge. Its suitable for absolute beginners or anyone looking for a gentle routine.