If your neck is always sore after Pilates, it’s not because you’re doing it wrong. It’s because your body is trying its best—with the tools it currently has. The body is smart and has adaptations.
We often think of Pilates as “core” work, but what happens when the core is offline—or doesn’t know how to start the job? The neck muscles, particularly the sternocleidomastoids and upper trapezius, often jump in to save the day. Only problem? They weren’t designed for the job they’re doing.
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