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TailboneDiscussion started by mandiemichelle84 |
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I tried pilates and it caused my tailbone great pain. I bruised it a couple of years ago but it should be healed by now. Does anyone else have this problem? Or am I just that bony?
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Never!I don't fell any pain, did you ask to a doctor about it? Posted by mariepelouse on Mar. 05, 2009 at 07:33AM |
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Oh, yeah, big time. But there's a solution!The trick is to use a nice cushy mat - and there are many thick mats on the market made especially for Pilates. It should be at least 1/2" thick. Most yoga mats are much thinner than this so you can feel the floor and balance better, but you spend a LOT more time on your back in a Pilates class. The extra-thick mats will cushion your spine in the rolling movements, and your tailbone as well. I used to get blisters on my tailbone and could only practice once every week or so. Now that I have a nice cushy 5/8" thick mat, I can practice every day. Thicker Pilates mats can be more expensive than a yoga mat, but there are some affordable brands. Stott makes a reasonable Pilates mat (it's on the short side, but is plenty thick), and I've seen it at Marshall's for $15 or $20. The "cadillac" of Pilates mats is the Airex mat. You can buy one for $75-$100 through the Power Pilates website (disclosure: I am a Power Pilates instructor). Just remember - Pilates and yoga mats are not the same thing! It's much better to buy a mat inteded for Pilates than to make do with a yoga mat, if you intend to stick with Pilates.
Posted by SpaceyCasey on May. 26, 2009 at 12:03AM |
