The osteoporosis is a problem that according to recent statistics may be suffered by more than fifty percent of people over 50 years.
Therefore, a sedentary lifestyle, poor diet or unbalanced calcium is factors that increase the risk of frequent fractures suffer and suffer from the weakening of the bones.
However, any physical activity helps prevent this condition, with Pilates one of the most recommended by experts for both the prevention of osteoporosis and physical treatment for those suffering from it.
For those who decide to practice Pilates either because they suffer from osteoporosis or want to prevent as far as possible its appearance will be necessary to ensure it in a center with qualified instructors and specialists in the field, bearing in mind that a bad move or exercises done incorrectly can cause serious problems in the skeletal system is already compromised or weakened.
It should also be aware that there are some exercises such as lateral flexion, rotation of backbone and spine flexion , which should not be taken by people suffering from this ailment.
When diagnosed with osteoporosis some doubts may arise regarding the exercises can be done as well as what kind of limitations on when movements or tasks of daily life will be compromised.
On the one hand those who practice Pilates are clear that both the bending and column rotations are only part of the Pilates routines. Abs work done Pilates for strengthening the transverse muscles of the abdomen in conjunction with internal and external obliques, or abdomen that works independently of the push off from the spine.
Also, when the spine flexes work is also straight from the abdomen area, being able to work as well as the rectus muscle in neutral positions that do not produce any damage or injury.
Moreover, there machines to perform the exercises of Pilates and have been specially designed, offer multiple opportunities to work throughout the body without having to flex the spine, which also makes it suitable for people who want to train safely.
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