The Pilates-Massage Connection
At Jupiter Massage & Pilates many clients choose to combine their massage therapy sessions with Pilates training and are experiencing the vast benefits that come from integrating the two disciplines to achieve a stronger, more relaxed and balanced body. Pilates is a complete mind-body method of physical conditioning that was developed by Joseph Pilates. It aims to build strength and flexibility, reduce stress, improve posture and relieve chronic pain through a focus on working the core muscles of the body including the abdominal muscles, lower back, hips and gluteals. Strengthening these muscles produces a more solid foundation from which all movements of the body can be made thus lowering the risk of injury from all types of physical activity from sports to everyday actions like bending over. Pilates and massage offer many similar benefits. Both promote better circulation which helps supply muscles, bones and internal organs with the oxygen and nutrients they need to funct