Glitterqueen
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Reged: 11/01/2008
Posts: 3117
Loc: Essex
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Does anyone do this? My osteopath has suggested it would help my back and i've found a local place what does small groups in a dedicated studio (or even private sessions).
It is a quite pricey but if it helps my back then i'm willing to pay. I did try a class before but I just didnt "get it" and felt the instructor couldnt get around to help everyone. I thought at least if I start with some private sessions it'll put me on the right track.
Any experiences?
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Loo
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Reged: 09/01/2008
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I did Pilates and found that it helped my back because it strengthens the tummy muscles which in turn support the back by goin round.
But I did do it for about 3 years. It may have been that my back ache got better in the 3 years anyway. I still have to be careful when bending a lot such as gardening and have to limit the time I spend doing certain jobs.
I did think it was the Pilates that helped my back.
Good luck Glitter.
Loo
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Kezabel
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Reged: 11/03/2009
Posts: 2437
Loc: Round the Bend
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Hello GQ.
I have done Pilates for a few years and it really does help with all sorts of things. I think it's a really good idea to have private lessons first to get the positions right so that you don't do any damage. It really is a case of you get out of it what you put in.
Good luck - look forward to hearing how you get on.
Kez x
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cecilia55
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Reged: 29/02/2008
Posts: 326
Loc: South London
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Hi GQ,
I do pilates regularly and have tried several different teachers, all of whom knew their stuff but found the best way is to have sessions with only 2/3 together as the teacher can then cater for your particular needs.
It can take a while for you to get into the swing of it but you should end up with better posture and less backache.
There are many different exercises and a lot can be done on a mat but if you go somewhere that has equipment [ reformers etc] they can be very helpful.
Cecilia 
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Foxie
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Reged: 09/08/2007
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I've done Pilates too, it works on strengthening your 'core' muscles. I would recommend giving Pilates a second chance, can you check out the teacher's qualifications before committing yourself?
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I've learnt that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. Maya Angelou.
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Sella_Vee
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Reged: 03/04/2008
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I found it really helped my posture. The first time I tried it it didn't seem too strenuous but boy did I feel it the next day! I'd like to do it on a regular basis.
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Glitterqueen
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Reged: 11/01/2008
Posts: 3117
Loc: Essex
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I took the plunge and i've started a six week course of personal tuition. I had my first session this morning and it was great having someone concentrating solely on me. The instructor was lovely and really encouraging and best of all I actually enjoyed it 
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Vinca
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Reged: 19/10/2008
Posts: 2341
Loc: Kent
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I am so pleased to hear you enoyed your Pilates lesson GQ as I was wondering how you would get on. I have been thinking about starting Pilates again myself. I went to classes at the gym, but didn't get too much our of it. So maybe private sessions or a smaller class is the way to go.
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MrsSmith
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Reged: 26/06/2009
Posts: 1361
Loc: Land of milk and honey
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I've been doing it for years and had a knee op a year ago so went for private sessions which are sometimes torture but I can wear my heels again
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Glitterqueen
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Reged: 11/01/2008
Posts: 3117
Loc: Essex
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The nice thing was I was able to say "I don't understand" or "there's a bit of a pain here - is that ok?" Normally in a class I would have just shut up and suffered.
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