Pilates is a unique form of exercise that stabilizes your joints using slow, controlled movements to lengthen your muscles while you strengthen. Learning to stabilize the small muscles in your joints is important to reduce the risk of injuries. When you learn to correctly stabilize your deep abdominal muscles you in turn help support your back which can reduce stressful forces that can lead to back pain.
"Contrology (Pilates) develops the body uniformly, corrects wrong postures, restores physical vitality, invigorates the mind, and elevates the spirit." Joseph Pilates