Pilates for Spinal Disc Injuries – Strength & Recovery
Learn how Pilates supports managing spinal disc conditions. Effective exercises improve strength, mobility, and prevent further strain.
“In 2004 I had an accident which left me with three prolapsing discs in my lumbar spine, chronic lower back pain and sciatica. For five years, the only way I could manage my pain was through prescribed pain killers and muscle relaxants. I was approaching my thirties but I felt very old, immobile and depressed. There were days when my husband had to help me wash, dress, and tie up my shoes, because I was unable to do any of those basic functions by myself.
In 2009 our mutual friend, who is also a personal trainer, introduced me to Pilates. I wanted him to help me build muscles but when he put me on the treadmill I was unable to stand upright, let alone run, that’s how weak my core was!
We started with very basic Pilates exercises on the mat: pelvic curl, single leg lifts, chest lift. I remember it was very frustrating: I could not understand how such small movements could make anyone feel better, I had difficulties concentrating on mindful breathing, and I didn’t want to accept the fact that I need to surrender fighting my body and to start listening to it.
After six months of regular practice I was pain and medicine free. My trainer started adding fitness programmes on top of my Pilates routine. Two years later I was in the best shape ever: running, cycling and lifting weights.
Pilates has changed my life forever. Discovering Pilates apparatus helped me build strength I never believed I was capable of having.
Although the accident left me with some irreparable damage in my body (and I still get occasional flare ups), through Pilates I learned how to self-manage myself, I never rely on pain-killers anymore and I lead a pretty regular, pain free life.
In 2011 I decided to qualify as a Pilates instructor because Pilates gave me my life back. I believe if I managed to rehab myself from such an advanced injury then anyone can, and helping others discover Pilates became my life mission.“
If you’re searching for Pilates Wimbledon or Pilates near me, chances are you’re looking for more than just a fitness class. You’re looking for a way to feel better — in your body and your mind — amidst the demands of modern life.
The slow press of the carriage, the quiet pull of the springs, the unfamiliar engagement of muscles you didn’t know you had. For a few weeks, maybe months, you kept at it. Then life crept in—work deadlines, school runs, a creeping sense that you’d “catch up” later.
In the age of quick fixes and trendy fitness routines, there’s a quiet power in choosing something sustainable. At The Pilates Clinic in Wimbledon, many of our long-term clients aren’t chasing dramatic transformations. They’re investing in how they feel—daily, seasonally, and across the years.
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