Well, I finally gave in and decided to give Pilates another try. Ordered the Stotts DVds and did my first tape. Was a little scared of any movement that bends the back since reading Dr. Jolie's books. So I kept away from those. The second time I did it I put them back in and woke up the next day fine. But the following day felt tightness in the hips and back.
On Monday I went to see a Pilates instructor just to make sure I was doing the movements properly. What a class. I walked out of there feeling so good. I had an epiphany right when she told me that I should ease up on stretching and do more stabilizing exercises. She said that she used to be a yoga instructor and decided to move over to Pilates because she was constantly getting hurt. Stretching has always been a part of my routine. I am seeing her once a week. I wish I can see her twice a week but I cannot afford it. So I ask her to please show me movements that I can do first thing in the morning. I have to admit it is so much information that I am slightly confused and would just rather wait to see her again instead of trying to remember and hurting myself. But I did practice my foot routine on my reformer. So I am keeping the faith and am praying that Pilates is the link that has been missing in my routine and rehab of my back, knees and hip. Will keep you informed as I go.
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