A importância do pilates para pessoas com dores lombares crônicas

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The Pilates method improves posture, flexibility, and strengthens muscles, especially the core. It aids in injury prevention and rehabilitation, alleviates pain, and promotes greater balance and coordination, breathing, and reduces stress, benefiting both physical and mental health. OBJECTIVE: To assess the importance of Pilates for people with chronic low back pain. METHODS: A systematic literature review will be conducted in the following academic databases: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, as well as specialized repositories such as the Virtual Health Library (VHL). RESULTS: Twenty and two articles were found, with five selected for analysis. Reading the research on the impact of Pilates for people who have a greater degree of discomfort in the lower back, showing how beneficial the practice of Pilates is. CONCLUSION: This study can encourage the inclusion of exercise programs based on standard treatment protocols for low back pain, promoting a more active and healthy lifestyle among patients.