To encourage joint lubrication, cartilage repair, strengthen muscles, and generally encourage better circulation to the area. Remember go easy.
Pilates can easily be tailored to your individual needs, contracting muscles without moving joints can be useful when joints are inflamed. Then there is the movement of both muscles and joints helping to build strength and mobility.
For an arthritis sufferer there are what is called closed chain exercises, they put less strain on the joints, working muscles groups.
An important part of Pilates for arthritis sufferers is encouraging the correct bio-mechanics – by specific alignment movements and strengthening the surrounding tissue. Encouraging better circulation to the area. As a result there is less pressure on the joints, less wear and tear, better circulation to the joints encourages repair.
Before you embark on a Pilates program seek out advice, even if you can’t afford the classes long term – get as many as you can afford. Then if you want to continue Pilates long-term buy a DVD that specializes in such conditions.
Little by little, step by step, never over do it and never do more than is comfortable. Remember to breath.
Pilates can be part of your program to get healthier and manage your arthritis – one of the most important things is to have a really nourishing therapeutic diet.
Arthritis & Pain Program at The Haven
