Gang, we know this, but we need research like this for the benefits to be HEARD by others.
Pilates can help you decrease back pain. Thirty-nine physically active subjects between 20 and 55 years of age with chronic lower-back pain were randomly assigned to receive either four weeks of Pilates instruction, or simply a consultation with a physician and other healthcare professionals. It’s likely no surprise that the Pilates group reported a significant decrease in pain and disability over the control group (J Ortho Sports Phys Ther, 2006).
