Back Pain & Posture
Your back pain has a reason.
And a solution.
Pilates for back pain, posture correction, and desk-related tension — led by a Polestar-certified instructor with a pharmacist's understanding of the body.
Why most back pain doesn't go away on its own.
Back pain is rarely caused by a single event. It is almost always the result of accumulated movement habits — the way you sit, stand, walk, and carry yourself — that have placed chronic stress on specific structures in your spine.
Pain medication and rest address the symptom. Pilates addresses the cause. By retraining the deep stabilising muscles of your spine and correcting the movement patterns that created the problem, Pilates can provide lasting relief where other approaches have failed.
Maddie's background in pharmacy means she understands pain at a clinical level. She will not just give you exercises — she will explain exactly what is happening in your body and why each movement is designed to help.
The four most common causes of desk-related back pain:
Prolonged Sitting
Hours at a desk weaken the posterior chain and tighten the hip flexors, creating the muscle imbalances that cause most lower back pain.
Poor Movement Patterns
Compensating for pain or weakness creates habits that compound the original problem. Pilates retrains movement from the foundation up.
Weak Core Stability
The 'core' is not just the abs — it is the deep stabilising muscles of the spine and pelvis. Pilates specifically targets these.
Postural Collapse
Forward head posture, rounded shoulders, and a flattened lumbar curve are the hallmarks of modern desk work — and directly addressable through Pilates.
What a back pain session with Maddie looks like.
Every session begins with a brief check-in on how your body is feeling that day. Pain levels, areas of tension, and any changes since the last session all inform what movements are chosen.
Sessions typically include breathing and spinal mobility work, deep core activation, hip and glute strengthening, and postural correction exercises — all performed on a mat, with no equipment required.
You will also leave each session with a small number of exercises to practise at home, reinforcing the work done in the session and accelerating your progress.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to have done Pilates before?
Not at all. Most clients come with no Pilates experience. Maddie will start from the very beginning and build from there.
Will Pilates make my back pain worse?
When done correctly and with proper guidance, Pilates is one of the safest forms of exercise for back pain. Maddie will always adapt movements to your current pain level.
How many sessions will I need?
Most clients notice a meaningful difference within 4–6 sessions. Maddie will give you an honest assessment after your initial session.
Do I need any equipment at home?
No. A mat is all you need. Maddie will provide one for in-person sessions, and home exercises require nothing more.