Unlock Your Core Potential with Chiropractic Care & Pilates
At Mt Eden Chiropractic, we are passionate about helping people move better, feel stronger, and prevent injuries. That’s why we’re excited to collaborate with Strong Pilates to support their members in achieving optimal core strength and injury prevention.
One key area of research that directly relates to Pilates enthusiasts is ‘feed-forward’ activation—the way your body pre-activates its core muscles before movement. This highlights how your nervous system controls core stability and why chiropractic care plays a crucial role in ensuring your body is functioning optimally.
The Role of Core Activation in Injury Prevention
Pilates is all about controlled, precise movements, focusing on core strength, balance, and stability. Whether you’re holding a plank, executing a roll-up, or controlling your breath during a reformer session, your deep abdominal muscles must engage before you initiate movement to maintain stability. This process is known as feed-forward activation—a pre-programmed response of your nervous system to protect your spine and prevent injuries.
However, research has shown that many people struggle to activate their core muscles properly, even when they have no existing pain. A study found that some individuals failed to pre-activate their core muscles before lifting their arms, putting them at greater risk of injury. Six months later, many still had the same issue.
The Chiropractic Connection
What causes this delayed activation? Vertebral subluxations (spinal dysfunction) and joint restrictions—particularly in the pelvis—can interfere with the brain’s ability to communicate effectively with the core muscles. If these restrictions exist, your body may compensate in ways that increase your risk of injury, especially during exercises requiring precise control and stability—like Pilates.
In the study, participants who received chiropractic adjustments saw a 40% improvement in their ability to pre-activate their core muscles. This means chiropractic care can help restore proper communication between the brain and body, ensuring your core muscles engage efficiently before movement, reducing the risk of injury and enhancing your Pilates performance.
Why Pilates & Chiropractic Care Go Hand-in-Hand
Both Pilates and chiropractic care focus on alignment, core engagement, and injury prevention. While Pilates strengthens and stabilizes the body through controlled movements, chiropractic adjustments ensure optimal spinal and nervous system function, allowing you to move more freely and activate muscles correctly.
By incorporating regular chiropractic care into your routine, you can:
✔ Improve core activation and stability
✔ Enhance body awareness and posture
✔ Reduce the risk of lower back pain and injuries
✔ Increase overall movement efficiency
Take Your Pilates Practice to the Next Level
At Mt Eden Chiropractic, we believe in prevention over treatment. Just like an athlete fine-tunes their body for performance, Pilates practitioners can benefit from regular chiropractic care to ensure their nervous system is firing correctly.
If you’re looking to move better, feel stronger, and perform at your best in every Pilates session, let us help! Book an assessment with Mt Eden Chiropractic today and experience the difference chiropractic care can make in your Pilates journey.
