At the beginning of each Pilates class at Physiotherapy@Carefirst in New Plymouth, we always start with pelvic tilts. This foundational exercise is typically performed while lying down but can also be done sitting or standing.
Why Do We Start with Pelvic Tilts?
Pelvic tilts are a vital part of our Pilates classes because they help improve body awareness, activate core muscles, and mobilise the lower spine.
But there’s more:
Benefits of Pelvic Tilts:
- Enhancing Spinal Alignment:
Helps find and maintain a neutral spine, crucial for good posture and spinal health. - Mobilising Hips and Lumbar Spine:
Increases flexibility in hips and lower back, reducing stiffness and discomfort. - Increasing Awareness of Abdominal and Pelvic Floor Muscles:
Activates deep core muscles, essential for stability and strength. - Improving Pelvic Dissociation:
Teaches you to move your pelvis independently from your lower and upper spine, improving movement efficiency. - Aiding Breathing Control with Movement:
Coordinates breath with movement, enhancing overall respiratory control. - Promoting Better Posture:
Reinforces good postural habits, reducing the risk of back pain and other postural issues.
What to Expect in Our Classes:
At Physiotherapy@Carefirst, our experienced physiotherapists guide you through the correct execution of pelvic tilts, ensuring you reap the full benefits. Here’s how you will learn to perform pelvic tilts:
- Starting Position:
Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. This supports your legs, arms, and shoulders, while the pressure of your back on the mat provides feedback on the tilting movement. - Inhaling Movement:
As you inhale, tilt your pelvis towards your feet and arch your back away from the floor, like a pin is poking your lower back. Keep your hips and rib cage on the floor. - Exhaling Movement:
As you exhale, tuck your tailbone underneath, rocking your pelvis in the opposite direction until your back flattens or rounds slightly. - Continuous Practice:
You will continue to tilt your pelvis backward and forward, changing direction with each inhale and exhale.
Mastering pelvic tilts is just the beginning.
Our Pilates classes at Physiotherapy@Carefirst incorporate a variety of exercises designed to improve your posture, core strength, and overall wellbeing.
Come join and discover for yourself why Physiotherapy@Carefirst is the leading practitioner of Pilates in Taranaki. All ages welcome.
Join us today by clicking here: https://www.momoyoga.com/pilates-physiocarefirst/schedule