RE: Pilates Reformer Machine -

[Guest guest]

, remember you are early in the healing stages of your surgery so I bet

you will continue to see improvements as you continue to heal. Just take it

slowly -- I think I tried to do too much pilates at around the same stage of

healing you are at and had a major setback that went on for months.

The great thing about the reformer is you a lot of exercises lying down so it

really is great if you are prone to getting dizzy or have balance issues. I use

a small cushion under the area where I had my surgery when I am lying down on

the machine. I am so fortunate to have a physio here so experienced with the

reformer as I live in a fairly small city. I would love to get a reformer at my

house... maybe someday! Also, you can buy instructional videos from the link I

gave you (and I am sure there are many other sources).

Good luck!

Dee

To: tetheredspinalcord

From: lauraalbensi@...

Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:53:51 -0700

Subject: Re: Pilates Reformer Machine

Dee,

Thanks for the information. I will look into getting an instructor to come to

my home as I think it will be needed to get me started. I did not see a

licensed one for the Stott Pilates in the Pittsburgh area but I am sure I can

find another that can help me modify for the TCS and nerve problems I am having.

The 2400mg of neurontin a day has made my balance I little off but it is really

working for the nerve burning and pain and keeping me functional. I never

thought that my " simple surgery " (as the NS stated) would leave me in this

condition.

Thanks again for your response and your dedication to this group. It has been

very helpful for me in dealing with my issues.

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To: tetheredspinalcord

Sent: Thu, October 22, 2009 1:40:12 PM

Subject: RE: Pilates Reformer Machine

I find working on the reformer so much easier with my back condition, etc than

the mat. Before I had my surgery I too was doing mat once a week and reformer

twice a week. I am hoping I can get strong enough to do a bit of mat again in

the future, as it does seem to work different muscles. My physio uses the stott

pilates machines, see this link: http://www.stottpilates.com

I have nothing but great praises for the reformer machine, it has been the first

exercise modality that I have been able to do in a long time (other than

swimming) and I really noticed positive changes.

Do you have someone who can teach you the exercises and give you modifications

where needed? Even after doing classes for several years I still get corrected

by my instructor!! !

Dee

To: tetheredspinalcord@ yahoogroups. com

From: lauraalbensi@ yahoo.com

Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:28:46 +0000

Subject: Pilates Reformer Machine

For those of you using the Pilates Reformer for excercise and stretching, which

brand of machine are you using? I am looking to purchase one but am unsure of

which machine would be optimal.

Prior to my surgery 5 months ago, I was doing Mat Pilates but am finding this

difficult now due to pain and balance issues as I am now worse off than before

my surgery.

Thanks for any input.

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