Have you ever tried the Pilates Spine Corrector? It’s a challenging apparatus that can be mixed into the repertoire of any client’s workout. There is a series of shoulder opener tools Pilates practitioners use to challenge men and women with back pain.
Here is an example of the Spine Corrector:
Now, let’s take a look at how to use it so you’re familiar with the apparatus before coming to a Pilates Apparatus session.
Pilates Spine Health Exercises on the Spine Corrector
The purpose of Supine Stretch – performed on the Spine Corrector – is that it improves thoracic mobility.
Examples:
Drape spine over the apparatus.
Extend arms overhead.
Come to your side, stacking hips.
There are also other ways improve spine health. These exercises on the Spine Corrector Barrel open up the shoulder and upper back and is even good for the lower back. There are several different barrel sizes available for different body types, so the apparatus is adjusted to fit and correct the spine appropriately.
Use the barrel to open the spine.
Add arm work with light weights.
Now, give it a try next time in my studio!