http://tracker.dailyburn.com/groups/626/subjects/1152 <p>I tried pilates and it caused my tailbone great pain.&nbsp; I bruised it a couple of years ago but it should be healed by now.&nbsp; Does anyone else have this problem? Or am I just that bony?</p> en-us <p>The trick is to use a nice cushy mat - and there are many thick mats on the market made especially for Pilates.&nbsp; It should be at least 1/2" thick.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; The extra-thick mats will cushion your spine in the rolling movements, and your tailbone as well.&nbsp; I used to get blisters on my tailbone and could only practice once every week or so.&nbsp; Now that I have a nice cushy 5/8" thick mat, I can practice every day.&nbsp; Thicker Pilates mats can be more expensive than a yoga mat, but there are some affordable brands.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; The "cadillac" of Pilates mats is the Airex mat.&nbsp; You can buy one for $75-$100 through the Power Pilates website (disclosure:&nbsp; I am a Power Pilates instructor).</p> <p>Just remember - Pilates and yoga mats are not the same thing!&nbsp; 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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> SpaceyCasey Mon, 25 May 2009 23:03:30 -0500 http://tracker.dailyburn.com/groups/626/subjects/1152 3906 <p>I don't fell any pain, did you ask to a doctor about it?</p> mariepelouse Thu, 05 Mar 2009 06:33:11 -0600 http://tracker.dailyburn.com/groups/626/subjects/1152 2928