The Neutral Spine vs. The Imprinted Spine

Neutral versus Imprinted. Which is better? What’s the difference?
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[@lindauselman9054]

Thank you.
Your ability to explain this topic - is far beyond that of any other videos I have been watching.
Your ability - also took you on to explain - that - - everyone is different - and small incremental Changes can eventually make a big difference.

[@PilatesEncyclopedia]

Aw, thank you SO much! That means a lot to me! 💙

[@ADB-jd9if]

Thank you

[@etain.pilates]

I also like supported neutral as an in between imprint and neutral.

[@PilatesEncyclopedia]

Absolutely! What are you using to support the lumbar spine?

[@etain.pilates]

@@PilatesEncyclopedia I like to use a few different things. I have used a rolled up hand towel before and in a pinch I have used my microwaveable heating pad as long as it’s not too dense, but I currently love using a large sponge like what you would use to wash your car. It’s light and compresses well so you have a bit of feedback from it while allowing some movement. I find it very helpful when trying to find activation of the multifidi (even activation in some exercises and opposite activation for others like single leg stretch). There is a product called neu spine or something like that which is supposed to help with that, but I don’t like it as much as a towel or sponge.

[@PilatesEncyclopedia]

@@etain.pilates I use these types of sponges a LOT (under the head or knees etc). Ill try it for lumbar support. Thanks for sharing.

[@StephanieB-o8y]

Thank you for this great explanation!
I was having a difficult time with my lower back over-arching (had horrible "crunch" in low back & eventually sciatica) until I learned to imprint. That was a game changer for me!
Now I will try to go just a little bit back towards neutral.
Please correct me if I'm wrong-- my understanding is that many people will have over-tight quads & under-active glutes due to our sedentary desk jobs & imprinting helps reverse this. Is this a correct understanding?

[@PilatesEncyclopedia]

So glad you have learned how important the imprint position is to protect your back! Yay! Yes, you are correct in your understanding about weak glutes and shortened quads. Yay again! :)

[@lenazerbinopoulos674]

Love this!

[@PilatesEncyclopedia]

Thanks, Lena! Glad it's helpful!

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