I've only been to the gym once this week but i've done 3x pilates. I have a physical job and yesterday did day 1 of 4 digging a trench and readying to plant a hedge row. My focus this week is complete the task while looking after my back....so pilates it is, likely with BJJ tomorrow morning. Focusing on engaging the core more often!

Thanks Russ, appreciate it. The core bracing i think is making a huge difference, just trying to be more mindul when doing tasks that i am actively engaging it.

Cheers for sharing Russ. Gives me some hope. I hurt my back about 13 years a go squatting and have been managing it ever since. Currently cant train lower body without it going in the days after. MRI is clear so i am hoping pilates will sort it out. I compete in BJJ and have a physical job and young daughter so I'm committed to healing it...or managing it better!