BASI Pilates

Paper Summary:

The paper discusses the lower back as an area of the body for which people seek pain treatment far more frequently than almost any other. The paper notes that chronic low back pain is a primary reason for individuals to seek and potentially become addicted to narcotic pain medication. Additionally, many individuals overuse over the counter analgesics and or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (often a cause of stomach problems or even vascular and cardiac damage). The paper discusses the use of BASI Pilates as a core muscle training program that can, when applied correctly, alleviate and even eliminate chronic lower back pain through training. This includes balance and the strengthening of abdominal and back muscles.

Outline:
Anatomical Description of Lower Back
Introduction
Body
BASI Pilates Regiment (Abdomen and Lower Back)
Case Study
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"The lower back is the lay term usually given to the lumbar and sacrum portions of the spinal column and all the muscles and connective tissues that surround them. The spinal column is composed of 33 interlocking vertebrae and the sacrum, the lowers five vertebrates plus the scrum make up what is known as the lower back. This are of the back is frequently a source of pain as there are many stressors and or injuries/diseases that can effect it as well as the stressful posture of continual sitting or standing or lifting using back instead of leg muscles can create superficial strain or deep muscle strain on the area."

Sample of Sources Used:

• "Diagram of lower back Lumbar Spine and Sacrum" ND Retrieved November 18, 2007 from: http://www.sjhc.london.on.ca/sjh/programs/di/lower_spine.htm
• Field, Tiffany M. "Massage Therapy Effects." American Psychologist 53.12 (1998): 1270-1281.
• Myslinski, Norbert R. "Using the Brain to Conquer Pain." World and I Feb. 2003: 132.
• "Pilates exercise system to promote back health" ND Retrieved November 18, 2007 from: http://www.spine-health.com/topics/conserv/pilates/pilates01.html
• Stehlin, Dori. "The Challenge of Relieving Pain." FDA Consumer Sept. 1991: 28.

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