
Pilates Elephants 356. Are contraindications actually real?
Apr 6, 2026
29:38
Short answer - mostly not. But in a few cases, yes.
I delve into a better way to think about contrainidications, and working with people with pain, injury and chronic conditions.
Links:
- Brinjikji et al. 2015a - disc bulge is highly prevalent in pain-free people here
- Brinjikji et al. 2015b - disc bulge is slightly MORE prevalent in people with back pain here
- Painful exercises are slightly BETTER than non-painful exercises for people with chronic pain here
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