Wrist Pain with Pilates: What Gives?

Wrist Pain with Pilates: What Gives? Pilates is supposed to make you feel better, right? Stronger core, improved posture, a newfound ability to reach the cookie jar on the top shelf without grumbling. But for some of us, Pilates comes with an unexpected guest: wrist pain. If that’s you, don’t worry — you’re not alone, and no, your wrists aren’t plotting against you. Let’s dive into why this happens and how you can kick that wrist pain to the curb. Why Do My Wrists Hurt During Pilates? First, let’s get one thing straight: your wrists aren’t lazy. They’re just… under pressure. Many Pilates exercises, like planks, push-ups, and those oh-so-lovely teaser variations, ask your wrists to bear weight. If your wrists aren’t used to this kind of workload, they might throw a little tantrum. Think of it as your wrists saying, “Hey, could we ease into this whole bodyweight thing?” Other culprits might include poor alignment, weak muscles, or even an old injury you forgot about until now. (Remember that time you fell trying to impress your crush at the skating rink? Yeah, your wrist remembers.)