You've heard Pilates is great for back pain, as well as improving posture, balance and mobility. It's true! But what if your back needs special care?

This 45 minute Pilates mat workout is designed for spines with special needs including osteopenia, osteoporosis, stenosis, and injuries such as slipped and herniated discs.

We'll focus on ways to improve posture and build strength without aggravating these conditions by avoiding deep flexion (rounding of the spine), side bending and twisting.

There are lots of ways to strengthen your core without doing crunches!

PROPS FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO

Mat: Manduka PRO® Yoga Mat

What people (just like you) are saying about this workout

“Thank you so much for making this video! There are so few full-length exercise videos for those of us with low bone mass. I'm 63 and have had 2 osteoporotic lumbar fractures. I need routines like this to strengthen, stabilize and grow new bone.”

“I appreciate that you offer challenging, rather than watered-down, versions of Pilates movements that can work with delicate spines.”

“I'm glad I found you! Your explanations taught me a lot about body awareness for my osteoporosis.”

“There are so few full-length exercise videos for those of us with low bone mass. I'm 63 and have had 2 osteoporotic lumbar fractures. I need routines like this to strengthen, stabilize and grow new bone. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!”