Pilates Athletes: Top Injuries + How We Fix Them
- 7 days ago
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1️⃣ Low Back Pain (Lumbar Strain / Facet Irritation)
Why It Happens
Repeated lumbar flexion (roll ups, teaser)
Core fatigue → compensatory spinal loading
Limited hip mobility → stress shifts to spine
Our Approach
Assess pelvic alignment + rib cage mobility
Restore hip extension + rotation
Manual therapy to unload lumbar segments
Re-pattern core control without over-bracing
Teach neutral spine under dynamic load
2️⃣ Hip Flexor / Anterior Hip Pain
Why It Happens
Overuse of psoas during leg lifts
Poor glute activation
Anterior pelvic tilt pattern
Our Approach
Reset pelvic positioning
Activate posterior chain (glutes/hamstrings)
Decrease tone in overactive hip flexors
Teach movement from hip, not low back
3️⃣ Shoulder / Neck Tension
Why It Happens
Overuse of upper traps in planks
Limited thoracic extension
Rib cage stiffness → cervical compensation
Our Approach
Restore thoracic mobility
Improve scapular positioning
Reduce sympathetic tone (nervous system reset)
Strengthen lower trap + serratus synergy
4️⃣ Wrist Pain
Why It Happens
Repetitive loaded extension (planks, quadruped)
Limited shoulder mobility → wrist overload
Grip dominance patterns
Our Approach
Improve shoulder stability first
Address hand dominance patterns
Mobilize carpal joints + forearm tissue
Modify load tolerance progressively
5️⃣ SI Joint / Glute Pain
Why It Happens
Asymmetrical loading patterns
Poor rotational control
Over-gripping glutes without pelvic control
Our Approach
Identify dominant pelvic pattern
Restore 3-plane control (sagittal, frontal, transverse)
Balance mobility + stability
Integrate breath with movement
Our Philosophy at Human Function and Performance
✔ Don’t chase symptoms✔ Assess the whole system (Musculoskeletal + Nervous + Cardiovascular)✔ Reset alignment → Retrain movement → Reload intelligently
Move Better. Perform Better. Recover Faster.
📍 Human Function and Performance
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