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Does anyone know the word for those excersises that elongate your spine? They are supposed to stretch the spaces between the spine and relieve pain. I was thinking about trying it for my back pain. It starts with a 'P'. Polahday or something lol. I wanted to look it up.
And has anyone tried it?
well my mom did this thing where she pushed on my tail bone and it made my spine go straight and my back cracked:D LOL I dont know what its called though..hmmm
Piolates? I don't know how to spell it, but I'm pretty sure I know what you're talking about:) *Pronounced Puh-la-ties* I've never done it, but dancers do it and it's a way to strengthen and condition yourself without getting big, bulky muscles. You get long and lean (lol:p). I think this it what you are thinking of;)
Thanks for the replies! :) I looked it up, and it's called pilates. I am going to do some research onit. I talked to a guy today who had got into a car accident and it really helped him. He said it even made him taller. Brought him from 5'11 to 6 feet in 12 weeks! I don't care if I'm taller or not, I just think that's a cool bonus lol.
I think it's spelled Pilates. I've heard someone mention that before, so I think it's that lol.
EDIT: Whoops. You beat me to it. :o
Pilates.....
I've tried it. The exercises are very slow, deliberate and breathing is very important. There is a special way of breathing and a special way of doing all the moves. Don't let it fool you, I found it very hard.
A couple of the exercises do open up the spine and I found them very relaxing, but overall, I would never enroll again. I prefer exercise that's lively and energetic with music, something like jazzercize.
ohh wow, I desperately need to grow a couple inches. I'm 16 and at 5'1. My brother in grade 7 is taller than me. :o
Yep! That's what I was talking about:) It does help a lot too;)
I'm 5'9". I don't want to be taller... I've lived my whole elementry-junior high years in the back at concerts cuz I was always tallest... lol
I have heard good things about Pilates, and have been wanting to try them also. A girl I work with does them religiously, and she loves it!!!
Maybe I'll pick up a tape today.
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Originally posted by slick
Pilates.....
A couple of the exercises do open up the spine and I found them very relaxing, but overall, I would never enroll again. I prefer exercise that's lively and energetic with music, something like jazzercize.
That is exactly my thought, too! Somehow, unless I am really moving...it just doesn't seem the same to me, even though it is 'hard'. Same thing with Yoga...