If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old. If it is completely flexible at 60, you are young. - Joseph PilatesPilates is widely recognised as a means of correcting muscle imbalances and improving posture, crucial for the health of your spine. This course uses Pilates, yoga and other therapies to help you live a life free from back pain.Back pain affects around 80% of us at some time or other, with many people living with constant chronic back pain. In most cases, back problems can be eliminated and prevented with some very simple strategies. This course will teach youHow to relieve pain and reduce inflammation in the early acute phaseYoga Nidra relaxation to release tension and help you relax in order to promote healingStretches for the three muscle groups that commonly contribute to back painExercises to get you moving safely again and further promote healingBasic anatomy & physiology to help you understand how back problems occur and why exercise is key in preventing future problemsSimple core strength exercisesAn exercise sequence to aid recovery and build a girdle of strengthAn exercise sequence to maintain a healthy backBall rolling self-massage techniques to release myofascial tension and decompress the spine to allow for freer movement