Stop doing these pilates exercises with lower back pain

If you're struggling with a localized ache or a sharp sting, knowing which pilates exercises to avoid with lower back pain can make a huge difference in your recovery time. It's a bit of a catch-22, isn't it? Everyone tells you that Pilates is the "gold standard" for fixing a bad back, but then you show up to a class, try a few moves, and suddenly you can barely tie your shoes the next morning. ...

May 1, 2026 · 6 min · Jerry Rosanne