Be Kind to your Spine

by 12South Pilates & Personal Training, posted in Exercise, pilates, Pilates Musings

IMG_1982In lieu of buying a new dining room set, I decided to refinish the table and chairs I have. Sounds simple enough right? I’ve refinished furniture before but I think I conveniently forgot how much time and effort go into it and all in a awkward back unfriendly position. I’m two chairs in and determined to finish … but will need to do some pilates stat to calm my unhappy spine.

I got so caught up in getting the two chairs stripped today that I did not notice the strain on my back – until I tried to straighten up- ouch! It’s easy to overdo it and strain your back doing projects like gardening, moving, etc.  Anything that taxes us in a different way/position can be a good workout but also a pain in the back later if you aren’t careful!

I’ll be hitting the reformer tomorrow and also stretching out. And for the next two chairs and table- I will plan regular straighten up breaks! Being aware and stretching during your activity can go a long ways to saving you from issues later.  Now if only I’d heed my own advice!

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Lucie is PMA certified Pilates Instructor with specializations in prenatal and post-partum Pilates as well as the use of Pilates as therapy for back pain, injuries and chronic conditions. She loves the challenge of teaching all types of bodies and helping her students achieve their goals. With Pilates, Lucie is able to help her students find their core and create balance and symmetry in their bodies. Lucie has been teaching group and private exercise sessions for more than 15 years. She has found that Pilates is a great compliment to many other athletic pursuits as it lengthens, stretches, and rehabilitates the body. Lucie owns 12South Pilates in Nashville, TN and offers private, duet, trio, group equipment Pilates classes at her studio. She also holds certifications in TRX, Spinning, and is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer. Lucie was a college athlete competing in track and cross country.

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