And if your leg and core muscles are underdeveloped, then the hips can take a bit of a beating over time. Pilates is a low-impact exercise.įor those who love high-impact sports like running and tennis, the hip joints are exposed to a lot of pressure. I try to plan my routines to support the foundational muscles that make each client’s body feel a little more ready to tackle the rest of their day or even week!” – RTR Instructor Helena 4 ways Pilates can reduce chronic hip pain 1. “Many of us have to either sit for long periods of time or the opposite, have to be on our feet for long periods of time. Whether you live with osteoarthritis or have tight hip flexors from sitting at a desk all day, Pilates can be an effective way to reduce or even completely eliminate hip pain. Keep in mind that there are many different types of hip pain! First and foremost, always consult with a licensed medical professional if you’re experiencing chronic pain, or before you start a new workout program following an injury. They also emphasized that people were much more likely to exercise regularly in group settings, compared to mat Pilates at home. This 2022 systematic review (which is basically just a study that studies a large group of studies to see larger patterns) concluded that Pilates was significantly effective in reducing pain associated with osteoarthritis and osteoporosis.According to a 2020 study, Pilates can stabilize pelvic muscles and reduce muscle damage and stress in pregnant women.A study that focused on children with juvenile arthritis found that children experienced reduced pain, increased mobility, improved cardiorespiratory fitness, and an overall improvement in quality of life following three months of regular Pilates.Research shows that regular Pilates can significantly reduce pain from osteoarthritis and improve physical mobility more than other forms of exercise.With Pilates, you can check off every box, and the research agrees! What research says about Pilates The CDC recommends that people living with osteoarthritis perform low-impact strength training exercises at least 2 times per week, alongside workouts that improve balance and flexibility. And many other people experience hip pain stemming from tight hip flexors caused by a more sedentary life cycle.

It’s estimated that 32.5 million Americans have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis. There are many different causes of hip pain, ranging from osteoarthritis and muscle strain to pregnancy and inflammation. Pilates is a fantastic way to reduce many types of hip pain because it improves the range of motion in our hips, and evenly develops muscle groups to provide the balance our bodies need. They help us move about our day-to-day lives and in activities like sports and playing with our children (which is definitely a sport). Hip pain is one of the most common aches and pains we see in our studios.

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