Written by Jill Cassady | 16 November 2009

Pilates exercises can be very helpful to those who experience disc injuries. The most common disc injury that we see is the bulging or herniated disc. The lower back is the most common site for a bulging disc, then the neck. A bulging disc is when the soft tissue (which is much like a covered car tire) bulges out of the hard lining. This bulge can be harmless, but when big enough can press against the spinal cord and cause much pain and discomfort. When this happens, the disc (which is our natural shock absorber) can become smaller and so can the space between the vertebrae. Disc injuries can happen..

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