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Relieve Back Pain with These 3 Pilates Exercises

11/6/2025

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Gemma Folkard, a Pilates instructor, says lower-body pull exercises relieve and prevent back pain.
These movements are suitable for home use with a resistance band or bodyweight and emphasize coordination and stability.
She recommends three exercises: supine leg pulls, shoulder bridge leg pulls, and standing leg pulls.
These exercises strengthen the glutes, hamstrings, hip flexors, and core to address imbalances from sedentary lifestyles and may improve back support over time.

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Gemma Folkard, a Pilates instructor, says lower-body pull exercises relieve and prevent back pain.
These movements are suitable for home use with a resistance band or bodyweight and emphasize coordination and stability.
She recommends three exercises: supine leg pulls, shoulder bridge leg pulls, and standing leg pulls.
These exercises strengthen the glutes, hamstrings, hip flexors, and core to address imbalances from sedentary lifestyles and may improve back support over time.