Optimal Motion Pilates

What is being healthy?

Shell Stretch - For tight back relief and post back extensions

Starting Position:

▪️Seated on heels with ▪️knees flexed.
▪️Legs slightly abducted
▪️Spine flexed forward over legs
▪️Arms relaxed in front or behind torso on mat

Exercise:

▪️Inhale - keep abs engaged and focus on 3D breath

▪️Exhale - Release spinal extensors whilst abs remain engaged

▪️Perform several breaths

Ever wondered what the difference is?

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Suitable for everyone regardless of age, gender or experience, the mental and physical benefits of pilates are far-reaching and transformative including:

- Alleviating back, neck and shoulder pain

- Increasing overall strength

- Preventing injury

- Relieving stress and encouraging a sense of wellbeing

- Improving everyday function

- Conditioning for sports and athletics

Back extensions for low back pain relief 💪🏽

Back extension exercises can strengthen lower back muscles including the erector spinae, which supports the lower spine.

Back extensions also work the muscles in your bottom, hips, and shoulders. If you have low back pain, back extension exercises might provide relief.

Pilates for posture, pain management, motivation, energy boost, stress relief and relaxation.