PILATES PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR BACK PAIN RELIEF

Discover how Pilates can alleviate your back pain and promote spinal health.

  • Lower back pain

  • Herniated disc

  • Sciatica

  • Scoliosis

  • Muscle strain

Why Pilates for Back Pain?

Introduction to Pilates Physical Therapy

Pilates physical therapy is a specialized approach to rehabilitation and fitness that integrates the principles of Pilates with traditional physical therapy techniques. It focuses on improving core strength, flexibility, balance, and overall body awareness to promote optimal movement patterns and reduce pain.

Inner Core Stabilization

One key aspect of Pilates physical therapy is inner core stabilization. This involves activating and strengthening the deep muscles of the core, including the transverse abdominis, pelvic floor muscles, and multifidus. These muscles provide essential support and stability to the spine and pelvis, helping to maintain proper alignment and prevent injury.

Enhancing Stability and Function

Through targeted exercises and movements, Pilates physical therapy aims to improve the coordination and strength of the inner core muscles, enhancing overall stability and function. This not only helps alleviate existing pain and discomfort but also reduces the risk of future injuries.

Comprehensive Rehabilitation Approach

Incorporating inner core stabilization into Pilates physical therapy sessions allows for a comprehensive approach to rehabilitation, addressing both the symptoms and underlying causes of musculoskeletal issues. Read my Blog article on the details of how this approach works: https://bendnstretch.com/blog/optimize-your-core-strength-through-spinal-biotensegrity-model

Our Approach to Treating Back Pain

  1. Comprehensive Assessment: Our program begins with a thorough evaluation of your back pain condition to understand its root causes and severity.

  2. Personalized Treatment Plan: Based on your assessment, we create a customized Pilates therapy regimen tailored to your specific needs and goals.

  3. Specialized Techniques: As a physical therapist and a Pilates Instructor, I blend my anatomy & physiology knowledge with pilates based exercises to develop a comprehensive program aimed at resolving your back pain. We may use core strengthening exercises, flexibility routines, hands-on mobilization and postural correction methods.

  4. Benefits Over Traditional Therapy: Pilates offers a holistic approach to back pain relief by targeting multiple areas of your body, identified during initial assessment. We may be working on core stability, hip and shoulder flexibility, spinal mobility and intrinsic muscle strength.

Initial PT Evaluation (90 min): $225

Follow-up PT Session (60 min): $150

Follow-up Pilates Session (60min): $125

FAQs

Is Pilates therapy suitable for all types of back pain?

Indeed, Pilates therapy can offer significant benefits for a variety of back pain conditions. As a physical therapist, I will conduct a thorough assessment to determine the suitability of Pilates for your individual needs. Should Pilates not be deemed appropriate for your condition, rest assured that I will provide referrals to the appropriate channels for your continued care.

How long does it take to see results from Pilates therapy?

Results may vary depending on the severity of your back pain and your commitment to the program. Many of my clients experience significant improvement within 10 sessions of consistent practice.

Insurance

I am a cash-based physical therapy practice accepting major credit cards, FSA, and HSA. Sales tax is not collected on services rendered.

Due to the in-depth evaluation and time required to properly address your concerns, I do not bill medical insurance and am considered an out-of-network provider on all major private insurance companies.

I will work with you to provide documentation and billing to submit to your insurance and assist in the reimbursement process. After each physical therapy session, you will receive a superbill with all the necessary codes to independently submit to your insurance for reimbursement.

I structured my practice this way to focus solely on my client without the pressure from the insurance companies. This model allows me to provide a higher quality of care and achieve optimal results in less visits.